The Web Society (ISOC) Nigeria Chapter has recorded a landmark yr of progress, doubled its membership base and expanded its digital literacy footprint throughout 24 states.
In a stewardship account launched by the Chapter President, Kunle Olorundare, the organisation detailed its 2025 efficiency, highlighting a strategic shift in the direction of inclusivity, on-line security, Web Perception & Innovation in addition to, Open & Belief Worthy Web, bolstering ISOC Nigeria international management fame in web governance.
Below Olorundare’s management, the chapter’s membership surged from 3,000 to over 6,000 members in 2025, which is a 100 per cent progress that’s attributed to a decentralization technique that expanded the chapter’s presence into Nigeria’s six geo-political zones.
In response to the report, the chapter noticed a big increase in its programmatic attain throughout a number of key sectors. The “Ladies in ICT” initiative expanded from reaching 600 ladies in six areas in 2024 to 2,000 ladies throughout 24 states in 2025. Moreover, the variety of strategic programmes aligned with the ISOC 2025 Motion Plan grew from 35 to 55. Efforts towards a safer digital setting additionally intensified, as initiatives centered on on-line security elevated from 16 to 23.
Nigeria solidified its place as a world trendsetter in web governance with the introduction of the “SIG Readout,” a brand new mannequin for the College on Web Governance (SIG) that’s anticipated to be adopted by worldwide chapters.
“We’ve centered on high quality and alignment over mere quantity. As we journey into 2026, we enter the ultimate lap of this administration, pleased with our affect throughout the web governance area in Nigeria, Africa, and the world,” Olorundare said.
