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By Daniel Adaji
The Federal Government has partnered with the Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation to establish a new standard for public sector websites, aimed at simplifying and unifying the online experience for Nigerians.
The initiative was announced in a statement by the Foundation on Monday, following a collaborative workshop recently held in Abuja, the nation’s capital.
The Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy (FMCIDE), in partnership with the Foundation, launched the Nigeria Web Design Standards (NWDS) Project to ensure that government websites are accessible, consistent, and citizen-focused.
Led by the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, the project brings together digital designers, government stakeholders, and technology experts to define how public sector websites should look, function, and serve the Nigerian people.
“This workshop marks a crucial step in our journey to transform how citizens experience government online,” Tijani said.
“By standardising the design and functionality of public sector websites, we are laying the foundation for a more accessible, inclusive, and efficient digital government. I’m grateful to the Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation for partnering with us to advance this important project,” he added.
He noted that the NWDS Project aligns with the Ministry’s broader strategy to deliver inclusive and transparent digital services. Other initiatives under this strategy include the 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) programme, which is training young Nigerians in digital skills, as well as efforts to expand broadband access, develop an artificial intelligence policy, and build the nation’s digital infrastructure.
For the Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation, the NWDS Project represents a continuation of its work to accelerate digital transformation in Nigeria’s public sector. The Foundation has supported the digitisation of the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation and is currently aiding digital upgrades in other government agencies.
Chairman of the Foundation, Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, emphasised the importance of setting a national digital standard.
“The introduction of a national standard for government websites is a bold and necessary step. It says to every Nigerian, we are one government, working together to serve you better. A standardised approach will ensure our websites are not only aesthetically aligned but also functional, accessible, and user-centric, meeting the diverse needs of Nigerians at home and abroad,” he said.
The Foundation is also strengthening its digital engagement by signing Memoranda of Understanding with key ministries, including the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, and the Federal Civil Service Commission.
Both FMCIDE and the civil society organisation affirmed that their collaboration is driven by a shared vision—to create a unified, efficient digital platform that delivers government services to all Nigerians, regardless of location or status.