The Federal Government has introduced a Digital Public Infrastructure framework to unify digital service delivery across government institutions, Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, announced on Tuesday.
In a post on X, the minister stated that the framework adopts a whole-of-government approach while leveraging private sector expertise to enhance service efficiency.
DPI refers to foundational technology-based systems that facilitate seamless access to essential public and private services in a digital economy.
“I am pleased to announce the release of our Nigerian Digital Public Infrastructure framework employing a ‘whole-of-government approach’ and leveraging the private sector’s capabilities to develop services to the public,” Tijani said.
The framework will enable the government to “support citizens efficiently from birth to legacy, based on a platform of interoperability across all government services,” he added.
He further explained that the initiative ensures government technology applications are interconnected rather than operating in silos, while still respecting the mandates of various ministries, departments, and agencies across all levels.
The DPI framework aligns with the government’s goal of digitising at least 75% of public services by 2027 through a one-stop-shop digital platform developed by the National Information Technology Development Agency.
This platform will give Nigerians seamless access to government services in a single location, eliminating the inefficiencies of fragmented service delivery.
Former Airtel Nigeria CEO, Carl Cruz, had previously advocated for the widespread implementation of DPI, describing it as the backbone of any modern society.
“It connects people to the essential services they need to thrive, and more importantly, it does so in an inclusive and secure manner. We need to ensure that no Nigerian is left behind as we build a stronger digital economy,” Cruz said at the 6th National Day of Identity in Abuja last year.