NITDA to Launch “Nija Chat”App January 1

Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, director-general, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has said that the agency will  launch ‘NIJA Chat’, a messaging, gaming, and lifestyle app that will help build public digital infrastructure and boost the nation’s economy.

Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, director-general, NITDA (middle) flanked by dignitaries at the event

The app launch is set for January 1, 2024.

Inuwa, who made this known after unveiling the Nija Chat Application by iCELL in Abuja, said it is a clarion call to all Nigerians, both home and abroad, to embrace the technology to encourage more of such innovative ideas to emerge from the country.

According to the director-general, the journey, which started six months ago when the iCELL team solicited NITDA’s support to build the application, was one that the agency was pleased to be a part of.

The NITDA DG joined the team to test the workability of the app by making some local and international audio and video calls on the messaging app, and afterwards averred that it was indeed a fantastic experience.

Inuwa attributed the achievement to Nigeria’s young and talented population.

He stated that with the right environment, which the government is constantly working to create, the amazing potential of the nation’s digital natives can be harnessed.

Abbey Abbey, CTO of iCELL, introduced Nija Chat as a revolutionary platform that will redefine digital connections and possibilities. It’s not just a messaging, gaming, and lifestyle app, but a testament to cutting-edge technology.