The Federal Government has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Kingdom of Denmark to deepen cooperation on digital transformation and innovation, aimed at fostering inclusive economic growth.
The agreement was signed in Lagos during the NORDIC-Nigeria Connect Conference with the theme, “Forging Partnerships for Sustainable Impact”.
The conference also witnessed commitments from the Lagos and Enugu State governments to partner with Nordic countries on technology, agriculture, energy, seaport development, and trade.
Speaking at the signing, Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, said the partnership marked “the beginning of many things to happen between Denmark and Nigeria.”
He explained that President Bola Tinubu had directed the ministry to build an inclusive digital economy through global strategic partnerships.
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“That’s not going to be achievable without collaborating with the right countries that share the same vision with us, and that’s what we’ve found in Denmark,” Tijani stated.
On her part, Lina Gandiese Hansen, State Secretary for Trade and Investment, Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said the agreement followed Dr Tijani’s recent visit to Copenhagen, where he launched the Nordic-Africa Summit during the Tech Barbecue innovation festival.
“When Nigeria calls for collaboration, Denmark responds,” Hansen said, stressing that both nations share a strong commitment to advancing technology, digitalisation, and innovation.
In a goodwill message, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, represented by Deputy Chief of Staff Samuel Egube, described the conference as a turning point, noting that it had moved “from invitation to implementation”.
He said with over 400 companies participating, the partnerships were “taking root and delivering results”.
Also, Enugu State Deputy Governor Ifeanyi Ossai reaffirmed the state’s readiness to collaborate with NORDIC partners in agriculture to strengthen food security and promote digital education.
The MoU is expected to enhance Nigeria’s digital infrastructure and accelerate innovation-driven growth across key sectors of the economy.
Rafiyat Sadiq is a political, justice, and human rights reporter with Pinnacle Daily, known for fearless reporting and impactful storytelling. At Pinnacle Daily, she brings clarity and depth to issues shaping governance, democracy, and the protection of citizens’ rights.
