As Nigeria commemorates Democracy Day today, June 12, 2026, leading tech-policy advocacy and research group, DigitalSENSE Africa (DSA), has urged stakeholders across government, the private sector, and civil society to intentionally strengthen the nation's democratic structures by deepening digital inclusion and protecting digital rights, reports ITREALMS.
In a statement marking the national holiday, Ogbuefi Remmy Nweke, Lead Convener of the Nigeria DigitalSENSE Forum (NDSF) and Group Executive Editor of ITREALMS Media Group, noted that modern democracy is fundamentally intertwined with digital equity and public access to information.
Reflecting on the successful conclusion of the 17th annual NDSF yesterday, Nweke emphasized that true democracy thrives when every citizen has a voice, both offline and online.
"As we celebrate our national democratic journey, we must recognize that a truly inclusive society requires robust Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) and secure, affordable internet access for all," Nweke stated. "Sustaining the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) vision in Nigeria means building a digital ecosystem where information flows freely, transparency is non-negotiable, and no citizen is left behind in the digital economy."
DigitalSENSE Africa calls on regulatory bodies, telecom operators, and tech leaders to maintain active multi-stakeholder synergy.
By fortifying our national domain infrastructure (.ng), expanding mobile connectivity, and protecting digital rights, Nigeria can leverage technology to build an accountable, transparent, and resilient democratic future.
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