He also emphasised the need for the Nigerian military to begin building its own dedicated defence digital infrastructure and data centres, pointing out that the armed forces currently rely on partnerships with civilian entities to develop defence technologies for their operations.
According to the DG, “The Nigerian army has to consider ways of collaborating with other government agencies and the indigenous tech innovation ecosystem to build defense technology that can help us defend our nation.’’
On capacity building, Abdullahi advised military authorities to develop a robust digital transformation skillset and upgrade the digital competence of military personnel, describing this as a necessary foundation for the military to fully exploit data and AI capabilities for tactical and operational purposes.
The DG announced that NITDA will provide training and capacity-building initiatives to equip military personnel with the relevant digital skills needed for the emerging data- and AI-driven defence landscape, reaffirming the Agency’s commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s national security through technology.
