FG Launches Digital Literacy Training for Civil Servants
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FG Launches Digital Literacy Training for Civil Servants
By Alabidun Shuaib AbdulRahman
The Federal Government has unveiled a digital literacy training programme aimed at enhancing the skills and competencies of federal civil servants in navigating digital tools and technologies.
This initiative is a collaborative effort between the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation.
The programme seeks to equip civil servants with the necessary skills to effectively utilise digital technologies, thereby improving their productivity and efficiency.
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According to Kashifu Inuwa, Director General of NITDA, digital transformation is a journey that requires the active involvement and engagement of individuals, as technology alone cannot drive meaningful change.
Inuwa emphasized that the programme is crucial for driving economic growth and development, as digital transformation is fundamentally about people, not technology.
He revealed that NITDA has launched an innovative initiative called Digital Literacy for All (DL4ALL), which aims to empower Nigerians with essential digital skills.
The DL4ALL initiative has three key components: developing digital literacy skills curriculum, training teachers and infusing digital literacy into tertiary institutions’ curriculum, and workforce readiness.
Inuwa noted that by 2030, between 35 to 45 percent of work in Nigeria will require digital competency, according to the World Bank.
Mrs. Fatima Sugra Tabia Mahmood, representative of the Head of Service of the Federation and Permanent Secretary, Career Management Office, emphasized the importance of transforming the civil service into a dynamic, technology-driven, and globally competitive workforce.
The digital literacy training programme is expected to benefit over 69,000 federal civil servants, with the goal of achieving 70% digital literacy by 2027.
