As part of the Zamfara State Government and Northwest Governors’ Forum strategic mission to the Kingdom of Sweden, led by His Excellency, Governor Dauda Lawal, the Zamfara Information Technology Development Agency (ZITDA) engaged with leading Swedish institutions and development partners to explore strategic collaborations that will accelerate Zamfara State’s digital and economic transformation agenda.
The engagements focused on strengthening international partnerships, promoting innovation, expanding digital infrastructure, enhancing cybersecurity, and developing the human capital required to drive sustainable growth across the state.
Key Engagements
Ericsson
Discussions focused on cybersecurity, secure digital connectivity, telecommunications infrastructure, and strategies for expanding digital access across Zamfara State and the wider Northwest region.
SPIDER, Stockholm University
Engagements explored opportunities for collaboration in digital governance, digital inclusion, capacity building, and institutional 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 that can support Zamfara’s technology ecosystem.
Swedish Post and Telecom Authority (PTS)
Meetings focused on regulatory best practices, broadband expansion, digital infrastructure development, and universal access initiatives aimed at bridging the digital divide.
Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida)
Engagements explored opportunities for development cooperation, institutional strengthening, digital skills development, youth empowerment, and sustainable development programmes.
Norrsken Foundation
Discussions focused on connecting Zamfara’s emerging innovators, entrepreneurs, and startups with global innovation networks, mentorship opportunities, and impact investment ecosystems.
Driving Zamfara’s Digital Future
These strategic engagements reinforce the vision of His Excellency Governor Dauda Lawal to position technology, innovation, and human capital development at the centre of Zamfara State’s transformation agenda.
ZITDA remains committed to translating these discussions into tangible partnerships, programmes, investments, and initiatives that will deliver measurable impact, create opportunities for citizens, and contribute to the sustainable development of Zamfara State.
Through collaboration with global technology leaders, research institutions, and development partners, Zamfara continues to strengthen its position as a state committed to digital innovation, inclusive growth, and a technology-driven future.