The Federal Government has launched an artificial intelligence-powered platform, GovGuideNigeria, aimed at simplifying access to government information and public services for Nigerians across the country.
Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, announced the launch on Thursday via a statement posted on his X handle.
Tijani described the initiative as part of the government’s efforts to improve public service delivery through technology and digital innovation.
According to the Minister, the platform is accessible through WhatsApp and the web, and is available in English, Hausa, Igbo, and Yoruba to ensure wider accessibility for citizens across different linguistic backgrounds.
Tijani stated that GovGuideNigeria provides users with easy access to information from more than 35 federal ministries and over 60 government agencies.
He noted that the platform is designed to bridge language and information gaps, particularly for underserved and low-literacy communities that often face challenges accessing government information and services.
He added that the initiative reflects the government’s commitment to ensuring that artificial intelligence and digital technologies deliver practical value to citizens.
Two years ago, the Ministry launched Nigeria’s first Multilingual Large Language Model (LLM) called N-ATLAS.
The N-ATLAS is a multilingual, multimodal, open-source large language model (LLM) designed to map and digitize Nigeria’s rich linguistic heritage while building datasets to power inclusive AI solutions.
The initiative was launched through a partnership between a Nigerian AI company, Awarritech, a global tech company, DataDotOrg, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), and the National Centre for AI and Robotics (NCAIR).
The Minister acknowledged the GovGuideNigeria initiative was developed in collaboration NCAIR, Meta, and Publica.
According to him, the project demonstrates the impact of partnerships between government institutions, private sector players, and local innovators in addressing public sector challenges.
He encouraged Nigerians to utilise the platform to access government-related information and services more conveniently.
The launch of GovGuideNigeria comes amid the Federal Government’s broader push to accelerate digital transformation, improve digital inclusion, and deepen the adoption of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence across public institutions.
In recent months, the Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy has intensified efforts around AI policy development, digital infrastructure expansion, and technology driven public sector reforms aimed at improving citizen engagement and economic productivity.
Meanwhile, the government also recently announced that it was co-creating AI governance framework with innovators, startups, and industry stakeholders to ensure responsible and inclusive growth of the technology.
