Nigeria explores digital collaboration with Denmark

The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. ‘Bosun Tijani has led a high-level delegation to Denmark for a series of bilateral engagements. The visit, supported by Denmark in Nigeria and the BESTSELLER FOUNDATION, focused on learning from Denmark’s pioneering digital transformation models and exploring partnerships to strengthen Nigeria’s technological capabilities.

During the visit, the Nigerian delegation engaged with leading Danish innovators and companies, including Cbrain, e-Boks, Sternula, Nordic e-SIM, KarlFarms, and NetCompany. Discussions covered a wide range of sectors, including public sector digitization, satellite communication, digital postal services, agricultural technology, and telecommunications infrastructure.

These conversations highlighted significant opportunities for collaboration in areas such as interoperability, trust economy frameworks, and the adoption of emerging technologies.

The Minister expressed particular appreciation to Jette Bjerrum, Consulate General, and Sara Ibru, Commercial Deputy Head at the Embassy of Denmark to Nigeria, as well as Anders Boelskifte Mogensen and Tine Fisker Henriksen of the Bestseller Foundation, for facilitating productive dialogues with both government and private sector stakeholders. The visit also explored potential collaborations on talent exchange with Copenhagen Capacity and partnerships involving data parks and Project BRIDGE.

Dr. Tijani noted that the engagements underscored the power of international cooperation in driving shared prosperity through innovation and digital transformation. The insights gained from Denmark’s data-driven governance and advanced digital infrastructure are expected to inform new programs aimed at delivering tangible value to Nigerians and reinforcing Nigeria’s position as a leading voice in the global technology landscape.

By:  Nana Appiah Acquaye