NITDA Launches Digital Literacy Initiative at Nasarawa State University
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NITDA Launches Digital Literacy Initiative at Nasarawa State University
By Alabidun Shuaib AbdulRahman
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has taken a significant step towards achieving the presidential target of equipping 70% of Nigerian citizens with digital literacy and skills by 2027.
In collaboration with CISCO and Nasarawa State University Keffi (NSUK), NITDA has launched the Digital Literacy For All Initiative (DL4ALL) at the university.
Director General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa CCIE, expressed his excitement at the milestone achievement, emphasizing the importance of building an ecosystem that brings together industry, academia, and government.
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He noted that with CISCO’s support and government-backed frameworks, digitally proficient graduates will be produced, ready to plug into the workforce.
Inuwa cited projections from the World Economic Forum, estimating a global talent shortage of 85 million people by 2030, potentially resulting in $8.5 trillion in unrealized annual revenue.
He emphasized that Africa and Nigeria have a tremendous opportunity to fill this gap.
The National Digital Literacy Framework, NDLF, which birthed the DL4ALL initiative, aims to build a digitally savvy population across all sectors.
Its core competencies include device and software operation, information and data literacy, collaboration and communication, digital content creation, safety, and problem management.
The launch of DL4ALL at NSUK aligns with Nigeria’s mission of achieving digital sovereignty, empowering students to secure jobs and create them through entrepreneurship programs.
NSUK Vice Chancellor, Prof Sadaatu Hassan Liman, described the partnership as transformative, enabling students to acquire digital skills to thrive in the 21st-century global landscape.
The ceremony’s highlight was the unveiling of the DL4ALL in NSUK emblem by dignitaries.
