NITDA Launches Nationwide Digital Literacy for All Initiative, Targets 95% Coverage by 2030
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has launched its flagship Digital Literacy for All Initiative (DL4ALL) across the country’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja.
The nationwide rollout follows a successful pilot phase in 12 states, where 152,790 Nigerians received digital training. The agency has now set its sights on a broader goal — to equip 70% of Nigerians with essential digital skills by 2027 and achieve 95% digital literacy by 2030.
DL4ALL is designed as more than a technology program. NITDA describes it as a national movement aimed at bridging critical gaps in education, employment, financial access, and digital safety. The initiative aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which places a strong emphasis on inclusive, tech-driven economic growth.
“We are building a future where no Nigerian is left behind,” NITDA stated, emphasizing its commitment to a digitally inclusive economy where citizens from all backgrounds can thrive.
The program focuses on six core digital competency areas:
1. Device and Software Operation
2. Information and Data Literacy
3. Communication and Collaboration
4. Digital Content Creation
5. Online Safety
6. Problem Solving
To ensure extensive reach, DL4ALL will leverage partnerships with local governments, the private sector, and development agencies to target underserved communities.
The initiative supports broader national digital economy objectives, particularly in preparing Nigeria’s vast youth population for emerging opportunities in the global digital marketplace.
Earlier this year, the Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, had announced plans to train over 1.1 million residents of Enugu State under the DL4ALL program by 2027. This is part of the federal government’s sweeping efforts to achieve 90% digital literacy nationwide by 2030.
Dr. Tijani clarified that while not every Nigerian will become a tech expert, the goal is to ensure citizens have the foundational skills to participate meaningfully in the digital economy. He also referenced the ongoing 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) program, which aims to train 3 million Nigerians in advanced digital skills over the next three years.
With DL4ALL now launched nationwide, NITDA is ushering in a new era of digital empowerment, reaffirming its role in driving Nigeria’s digital future.
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