The Group Managing Director/CEO, Benue Digital Infrastructure Company (BDIC) and President/CEO, Africa Digital Infrastructure Corporation (AfDIC), Gbande Hembaor Terwase, AFCPN, proudly flew the Benue State flag at the Digital Nigeria International Conference 2025 (DNC25) organized by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) from 11th–13th November 2025 at the BAT International Conference Centre, Abuja.
His impactful participation as a panelist placed Benue State at the forefront of national and continental discourse on digital innovation, governance, and transformation.
By showcasing the State’s remarkable progress in digital infrastructure and public-sector modernization, BDIC positioned Benue as a rising leader in Nigeria’s digital economy ecosystem.
During the conference, Benue’s digital transformation journey, anchored on ICT infrastructure, digital public services expansion, government automation, and youth-focused digital skills development, received widespread commendation.
Stakeholders and development partners praised BDIC’s strategic efforts in deploying scalable digital solutions, driving inclusive technology adoption, and reforming government service delivery.
The engagements opened new collaboration pathways with federal institutions, global technology companies, and private-sector innovators eager to support Benue’s rapidly growing digital ecosystem.
The discussions at DNC25 further strengthened Benue State’s alignment with national priorities such as the National Digital Economy Policy, the National AI Policy, and Nigeria’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) agenda under NITDA’s leadership.
Insights from the conference validated the relevance of BDIC’s flagship initiatives, digital identity systems, data governance modernization, broadband expansion, AI capacity-building, and digital skills acceleration, with direct implications for enhancing the State’s competitiveness. These outcomes will enrich ongoing digital programs and elevate the capacity of Benue’s public sector for advanced digital governance.
Overall, Benue State’s active engagement at the Digital Nigeria Conference 2025 reaffirms the visionary leadership of His Excellency, Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, whose unwavering commitment to a digitally driven economy continues to reposition the State for sustained growth and global relevance.
The partnerships strengthened, knowledge gained, and investment opportunities unlocked at DNC25 will accelerate the State’s journey toward becoming a fully digital, innovation-powered economy. With BDIC at the helm of digital transformation and strategic collaboration, Benue State is firmly on course to becoming a national and continental model for digital excellence.
