Advancing Strategic Partnerships for Zamfara’s Digital Transformation
As part of the Zamfara State Government and Northwest Governors’ Forum strategic mission to Sweden, under the leadership of His Excellency Dauda Lawal, Zamfara Information Technology Development Agency – ZITDA engaged with leading Swedish institutions and partners to advance practical collaborations that support Zamfara’s digital and economic transformation agenda.
Key engagements included:
Ericsson – Discussions focused on cybersecurity, secure connectivity, telecommunications infrastructure, and strategies for expanding digital access across Zamfara and the wider Northwest region.
SPIDER, Stockholm University – Explored partnerships in digital governance, digital inclusion, capacity building, and support for the Zamfara Institute of Information Technology – ZIIT.
Research Institutes of Sweden (RISE) – Discussions centred on applied research, innovation, technology adoption, institutional development, and collaborative research initiatives.
Swedish Post and Telecom Authority (PTS) – Discussed regulatory best practices, broadband expansion, digital infrastructure development, and universal access initiatives.
Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA) – Explored opportunities for development cooperation, institutional strengthening, digital skills development, youth empowerment, and sustainable development programmes.
Norrsken Foundation – Explored opportunities to connect Zamfara’s emerging innovators, entrepreneurs, and startups to global innovation networks, mentorship opportunities, and impact investment ecosystems.
These engagements reinforce the vision of His Excellency Governor Dauda Lawal to position technology, innovation, and human capital development at the centre of Zamfara’s transformation agenda. ZITDA remains committed to converting these strategic discussions into concrete partnerships, programmes, and investments that deliver measurable impact for the people of Zamfara State.
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