Hon. Adedeji Dhikrulahi Stanley Olajide (Odidi-Omo), Chairman of the House Committee on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and Cybersecurity, has been honoured as one of Nigeria’s pioneer National .ng Ambassadors following the official launch of the .ng Ambassador Programme by the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA).
The recognition was conferred at Tech Convergence 3.0, a major gathering of policymakers, regulators, technology leaders, innovators, and stakeholders committed to advancing Nigeria’s digital economy.
Odidi-Omo received the honour alongside Senator Shuaib Afolabi Salisu, Chairman of the Senate Committee on ICT and Cybersecurity, in recognition of their contributions to digital policy development and their support for initiatives aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s digital identity and technology ecosystem.
The newly launched .ng Ambassador Programme seeks to promote awareness and adoption of Nigeria’s country code top-level domain, .ng, while encouraging stronger local participation in the nation’s digital economy.
The initiative is designed to build a network of influential advocates who will champion Nigeria’s digital identity, support local digital infrastructure, and promote the use of indigenous digital platforms.
For Nigeria, the .ng domain represents more than a web address. It is a symbol of national digital identity, data sovereignty, local innovation, and economic opportunity in an increasingly connected world.
Speaking during the conference, Hon. Olajide reaffirmed the National Assembly’s commitment to supporting initiatives that advance Nigeria’s digital transformation agenda.
He emphasized the importance of collaboration among government institutions, regulators, industry stakeholders, and policymakers in building a secure and prosperous digital future for the country.
“Every legislative support that is required, you can be rest assured that we will take it, support it and institutionalize it.”
According to him, strengthening Nigeria’s digital independence and promoting indigenous digital assets are critical steps toward driving economic growth, creating opportunities for young Nigerians, and positioning the country for greater competitiveness in the global digital economy.
His remarks resonated strongly with participants, many of whom highlighted the need for stronger policy frameworks to encourage local hosting, data sovereignty, cybersecurity, and increased adoption of Nigerian digital infrastructure.
Why the .ng Domain Matters
One of the major conversations at Tech Convergence 3.0 focused on the economic implications of Nigeria owning and promoting its digital space.
Stakeholders noted that a significant amount of Nigerian digital assets and data are still hosted outside the country, resulting in lost economic opportunities and capital outflow. They argued that wider adoption of the .ng domain and continued investment in local digital infrastructure would help strengthen Nigeria’s digital economy while improving trust, visibility, and national digital resilience.
The conference also highlighted ongoing investments in local data centres and technology infrastructure aimed at ensuring that more Nigerian data remains within the country’s borders.
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