Africa Must Drive Ai Growth With Vision, Innovation Nitda Dg

The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa CCIE, has urged industry leaders across the continent to integrate Artificial Intelligence AI into their business, organisational, and operational models to unlock new opportunities, redefine leadership, and drive smarter decision-making toward making Africa deeply rooted in AI-driven innovation.

Inuwa made this call when he spoke on Harnessing AI for Strategic Leadership during a panel session at the Main State of the GITEX Africa 2025 held in Marrakech, Morocco.

The aim of the panel session was essentially to explore how data-driven and intelligence-led strategies can transform business models, optimise resources, and unlock new opportunities through AI-powered processes across various nations.

Speaking to an international audience of policymakers, technologists, and investors, the DG positioned Africa, particularly Nigeria, as a rising force in the global AI landscape, championing a people-first and strategy-led approach to AI development and governance.

The DG argued that to be effective in todays dynamic environment, leaders must evolve into AI-driven leaders and leverage technology not just as a tool, but as a partner in decision-making.