The Federal Government of Nigeria has entered into a strategic partnership with the Kingdom of Denmark to deepen collaboration on digital transformation and innovation. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed through the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, marking a major step toward accelerating inclusive digital and economic growth in Nigeria.
Speaking at the signing event, Dr. Bosun Tijani, Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, described the partnership as “the beginning of many things to happen between Denmark and Nigeria.” He emphasized that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has mandated the ministry to build an inclusive digital economy powered by global partnerships.
“That’s not going to be doable if we don’t partner with the right countries that share the same vision as us, and that’s what we’ve found in Denmark,” Dr. Tijani stated.
On behalf of Denmark, Lina Gandiese Hansen, State Secretary for Trade and Investment at the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, noted that the agreement stemmed from Dr. Tijani’s recent visit to Copenhagen, where he inaugurated the Nordic-Africa Summit during the Tech Barbecue innovation festival.
“When Nigeria calls for collaboration, Denmark responds,” Hansen said, reaffirming Denmark’s commitment to advancing technology, digitalisation, and innovation across Africa.
Also present at the event was Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, represented by Deputy Chief of Staff Samuel Egube, who described the fourth edition of the digital conference as a shift “from invitation to implementation.” With more than 400 companies participating, he noted that ongoing partnerships were already “taking root and delivering results.”
In a goodwill message, Enugu State Deputy Governor Ifeanyi Ossai expressed the state’s readiness to collaborate with NORDIC partners in agriculture, digital education, and food security initiatives.
The newly signed MoU is expected to strengthen Nigeria’s digital infrastructure, foster innovation-driven growth, and open new opportunities for collaboration in technology, education, and sustainable development.
