The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) have partnered to boost private-sector investment.

Both organisations are also collaborating to increase commercial opportunities for Nigerian startups and enterprises, according to a joint statement on Monday.

The statement was signed by NITDA spokesperson Hadiza Umar and Segun Olugbile, NACCIMA Digital Economy Coordinator and Chairman, Digital Economy Trade Group.

“Under this partnership, NACCIMA serves as an official private-sector investor pipeline. NACCIMA also serves as a commercial off-taker facilitator for NITDA-backed startups, technology ventures, and enterprise financing initiatives.

“The collaboration bridges the gap between government technology supply, innovators, regulatory frameworks, and real-sector demand.

“This will run across NACCIMA’s nationwide network of over 120 city, state, and bilateral chambers, as well as industrial conglomerates,” it said.

The statement said the partnership would prioritise three initiatives, including private-sector mobilisation for the Digital Nigeria International Conference and Exhibition (DNICE) 2026.

The other two initiatives include an artificial intelligence (AI) enterprise accelerator and a digital trust mark platform.

It said DNICE 2026 was scheduled to be held in Abuja from November 10 to 12, with NACCIMA expected to facilitate business-to-business deal rooms.

‘’NACCIMA will also mobilise corporate investors and venture capital firms, and connect indigenous startups with potential buyers,‘’ it said.

It said NITDA Director-General Kashifu Inuwa noted that the partnership would help indigenous startups move beyond developing technology solutions to securing corporate buyers, domestic investment, and sustainable commercial contracts.

It also said NACCIMA National President Jani Ibrahim stated that the association was committed to connecting traditional industries, including agriculture, manufacturing, trade and mining, with innovative digital solutions.

‘’The collaboration will also leverage technical talent under the Federal Government’s 3 Million Technical Talent programme to improve enterprise productivity and build a resilient economy,” Mr Ibrahim said.

The statement said that both organisations established a Joint Technical Working Group to coordinate the implementation.

It said the group would be co-chaired by the director of special duties at NITDA, Aristotle Onumo, and NACCIMA national digital economy  oordinator, Segun Olugbile.

(NAN)