The Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA), through its .ng Academy, has unveiled the .ng Ambassador Programme, a strategic initiative aimed at boosting awareness, advocacy, and adoption of Nigeria’s country code top-level domain, .ng. The programme is designed to strengthen Nigeria’s digital identity and encourage greater use of the .ng namespace among individuals, businesses, and institutions.
At the recently held Tech Convergence 3.0 in Abuja, NiRA conferred the inaugural National .ng Ambassador Recognition on Senator Shuaib Afolabi Salisu, chairman of the Senate Committee on ICT & Cybersecurity, and Honourable Stanley Adedeji Olajide, chairman of the House Committee on Information & Technology. Both lawmakers were honoured for their contributions to Nigeria’s digital transformation, their support for innovation, and their commitment to advancing indigenous digital infrastructure.
The .ng Ambassador Programme seeks to build a network of distinguished champions who will promote Nigeria’s digital identity across key stakeholder communities. By spotlighting the strategic importance of the .ng domain, NiRA aims to foster stronger advocacy and ensure that Nigeria’s digital footprint is firmly rooted in its national identity.
Speaking at the event, Dr. Mrs. Ibukun Odusoke, chairperson of NiRA’s Board of Trustees, described the recognition as a milestone that reinforces NiRA’s commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s digital ecosystem. She emphasized that the initiative will foster local content development and position .ng as the preferred digital identity for Nigerians and Nigerian businesses.