Abuja, Nigeria - The countdown has begun for the 2025 West Africa Internet Governance Forum (WAIGF), a premier event that gathers stakeholders from across the region to discuss critical issues shaping the digital landscape. Scheduled to take place from May 19-21, 2025, in Abuja, Nigeria, this year's forum promises to be a landmark event.
Hosted by the Government of Nigeria, with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) serving as the national host organization, WAIGF 2025 is fully supported by the ECOWAS Commission, Internet Society, ICANN, Smart Africa, AfICTA, and a network of national and regional partners.
This year's theme, "Building a Resilient, Inclusive, and Safe Digital Future for West Africa," underscores the importance of collaborative efforts in addressing the region's digital challenges and opportunities. WAIGF has, since its inception in 2008, provided a vital platform for dialogue on Internet and digital policy, bringing together policymakers, civil society, technical experts, private sector actors, researchers, and youth.
We invite all stakeholders to join us in Abuja as we work together to shape West Africa's digital future. This forum is a crucial opportunity to address the pressing issues and emerging trends that will define our region's digital landscape.
Registration for WAIGF 2025 is now open. Interested participants can register online and join the conversation that helps build a better digital future for West Africa.
For more information about WAIGF 2025, including registration details and the full program, please visit https://waigf.ecowas.int/
About WAIGF
The West Africa Internet Governance Forum (WAIGF) is an annual event that gathers stakeholders from across the region to discuss critical issues shaping the digital landscape. WAIGF provides a platform for dialogue on the Internet and digital policy, promoting collaboration and cooperation among policymakers, civil society, technical experts, private sector actors, researchers, and youth.
