WorldStage Newsonline– The National Digital Economy and E-Governance Bill 2025 has scaled second reading in the Senate.
This followed the lead debate on the general principles of the bill sponsored by Sen. Shuaib Salisu (APC-Ogun), during plenary on Tuesday in Abuja.
Leading the debate, Salisu says the bill holds immense promise for our nation and the future of our workforce.
He said that the bill was read for the first time on Thursday, July, 4, 2024
“The legislation seeks to establish a structured and comprehensive legal framework for the development and regulation of National Digital Economy and E-Governance system.
“As a crucial step and strategic pillar for 21st century governance, economic diversification and national competitiveness, harnessing the potentials of our digital economy”.
Salisu said that the Digital Economy and E-Governance Bill, 2025, sought to establish a comprehensive legal framework for secure electronic transactions.
“Responsible technology deployment and digitised governance. It institutionalises e-government, introduces ethical governance for Al and emerging technologies”.
He said that as countries around the world accelerate their digital transitions, Nigeria must act decisively to modernise its digital ecosystem.
“This Bill is a strategic instrument to that end, ensuring our institutions, economy and citizens are prepared for the demands and opportunities of a digital future”.
In his remarks, Deputy Senate President, Jibrin Barau, who presided over plenary said that the bill was geared towards the improvement of Nigeria’s economy.
He, thereafter, referred the bill to the Senate Committee on ICT and Cyber Security for further legislative actions and report back in four weeks.
