Nigeria launches unified web design standard for government services
Date: 2025-04-16
The Federal Government has partnered with the Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation to implement the Nigerian Web Design Standard (NWDS), a groundbreaking initiative to standardize all government websites nationwide. Announced by Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy Dr. Bosun Tijani, the project aims to transform digital governance through consistent, accessible online interfaces.
The NWDS
framework will unify design elements, navigation structures, and service
delivery mechanisms across ministerial and agency portals. This standardization
seeks to eliminate current fragmentation, enabling citizens to seamlessly
access services like tax payments, license applications, and public information
through intuitive platforms.
Dr. Tijani
emphasized the initiative's dual focus on "enhancing citizen experience
while optimizing government operational efficiency." The
Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation's technical and financial support accelerates
implementation, building on its track record of public sector digital
reforms.
Experts project
the standards will significantly reduce bureaucratic delays in service access
while improving ADA compliance for users with disabilities. The rollout forms a
key component of Nigeria's Digital Economy Blueprint, which prioritizes
interoperable e-government systems.
By: Nana Appiah Acquaye
