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born 1980 Nigeria
Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi (born 21 February 1980) is a Nigerian computer scientist, network engineer and technology architect who has served as the director general and chief executive officer of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) since 2019. He previously held technical and architectural roles at Galaxy Backbone Limited and at the Central Bank of Nigeria.
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A good tech leader is not just about the technology. You need to know what the technology is for – to serve humanity.
Technology is not the end, but technology is something that can help you make lives better. For you to be a good leader, you need to first be a humble hero.
Technology makes our lives better, but people make technology better.” on the central role of human capital in digital transformation.
Technology is global. As you implement it, you need to also think of how it can work in your environment.
While you need to have determination, you need to have belief in God. It’s only God that gives things. When you believe in that and you work for it, you can get it.
If you want to do transformation, if you want to change things, the first thing you need to do is cultivate the mindset of the people. Without their buy-in, it would be difficult to achieve anything.
The emphasis on cooperation, innovation, and inclusion is a shared vision. Many African nations are collaboratively working towards a digital future that leverages technology for sustainable development, economic diversification, and improved governance.
The company employs me because I have skills. If I develop myself, tomorrow I can decide to leave.
....nothing good comes easy. For everything, you need to work hard.
...you need to take care of yourself and you need to be sure you are sharpened to do the work you do.
Africa Union, in accelerating the Africa Agenda 2063, has developed the Digital Transformation Strategy for Africa. The strategy recognises that digital transformation is the driving force for innovative, inclusive and sustainable growth.
....NITDA, through its commitment to excellence and participation in previous editions of ICEGOV, has demonstrated that Nigeria can organise a world-class event and host the world.
Nigeria has been at the forefront of pushing for digital governance reforms through its Nigerian e-Government Masterplan, now being translated into the National e-Governance and Digital Economy Bill...
Lack of trust is hurting the public sector. In most situations, the people working with you don’t trust their line managers. They don’t trust the management. That’s why you will find a situation whereby whatever the director, manager or CEO says is the end.
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