NITDA Launches Digital Literacy Initiative with Corps Members in 12 States
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has launched the first phase of its “Digital Literacy for All” (DL4ALL) initiative, deploying National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members as trainers across 12 states in Nigeria.
The agency, in a statement released on Saturday, announced that it is leveraging its partnership with the NYSC to drive the program, aiming to achieve 70% digital literacy among Nigerians by 2027.
The 12 states where the pilot phase has commenced include the Federal Capital Territory, Kebbi, Jigawa, Yobe, Gombe, Kwara, Ekiti, Osun, Cross River, Bayelsa, Abia, and Ebonyi.
“In these states, camp sensitization lectures are underway, introducing corps members and local communities to the goals of the Digital Literacy for All Programme,” the statement said.
NITDA emphasized that the initiative is designed to equip all Nigerian citizens with the essential digital skills required to thrive in today’s technology-driven world.
The agency’s partnership with the NYSC is intended to “leverage the energy and reach of corps members nationwide.”
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“These young graduates, stationed in various parts of Nigeria, will serve as Champions during their service year, providing training and sensitization on digital skills within the communities they serve,” NITDA stated.
The program is set to use the existing NYSC structure to initiate nationwide sensitization and skill-building, ensuring that even the most remote areas receive the message and benefits of digital literacy.
Earlier in June, NITDA announced its strategic partnership with the NYSC following a meeting between NITDA Director-General, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, and NYSC Director-General, Brigadier General Y.D. Ahmed, in Abuja.
This partnership aligns with NITDA’s Strategic Roadmap and Action Plan (SRAP 2.0), aimed at fostering digital literacy and cultivating talent through the DL4ALL initiative.
The initiative seeks to train 30 million Nigerians, particularly the youth, in digital skills, enabling them to access essential digital services, participate in the digital economy, compete for jobs, and enhance their employability.
In a related development, the Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, recently stated that all training programs of the current administration are geared towards ensuring that 90% of Nigerians are digitally literate by 2030.
Among these initiatives is the ongoing “3 Million Technical Skills” (3MTT) program, through which the government plans to train 3 million Nigerians in digital skills over the next three years.
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