Nigeria’s Education Sector Gets Digital Boost as NITDA Partners Ministry of Education
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Nigeria’s Education Sector Gets Digital Boost as NITDA Partners Ministry of Education
To integrate digital literacy into Nigeria’s educational framework, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has partnered with the Ministry of Education.
This initiative aims to equip young Nigerians with critical skills required to thrive in the rapidly evolving digital economy.
The partnership, which forms a cornerstone of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, seeks to embed digital literacy across all levels of education in Nigeria.
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INCNews247 reports that the goal is to achieve 70% digital literacy by 2025 and 95% by 2030.
According to Kashifu Inuwa, Director-General of NITDA, “The future is digital, and the world is evolving faster than ever. If we are to prepare our youth for tomorrow’s challenges, we must begin with today’s education.”
The initiative has received praise from Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, the Honorable Minister of Education, who emphasized the importance of education in national development.
“We are ready to partner with relevant stakeholders to embed digital literacy into our educational framework, empower our children with the tools and skills they need to not only adapt to change but to drive it,” he said.
The partnership involves key stakeholders, including CISCO, National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), National Universities Commission (NUC), and Universal Basic Education Board (UBEC).
Together, they will work to create an inclusive and technology-driven educational ecosystem that empowers young Nigerians to innovate, lead, and compete on the global stage.
This initiative aligns with Nigeria’s broader goal of positioning itself as a continental leader in digital transformation and innovation.
With technology increasingly shaping the global economy, Nigeria’s youth stand at the forefront of this revolution, ready to harness the opportunities presented by a digital-first world.
