NITDA Chief Calls for Educational Overhaul to Embed 21st-Century Digital Skills
He stressed the importance of integrating digital skills into education to drive national development and economic prosperity. Inuwa outlined that these initiatives are crucial for positioning Nigeria competitively on the global stage and attracting international investment.
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Kashifu Inuwa, the Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has called for a significant revamp of educational curricula at all levels to incorporate essential 21st-century digital skills. Speaking during a meeting with the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC) in Abuja, Inuwa highlighted the necessity of aligning educational reforms with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
The agenda aims to leverage digital technologies to create millions of jobs and achieve a 70% digital literacy rate by 2027. Inuwa emphasized that the rapid evolution of technology globally necessitates a curriculum that prepares students to excel in the digital age.
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He stressed the importance of integrating digital skills into education to drive national development and economic prosperity. Inuwa outlined that these initiatives are crucial for positioning Nigeria competitively on the global stage and attracting international investment.
The meeting with NERDC focused on strengthening partnerships to implement these educational reforms effectively. Inuwa's call for curriculum overhaul underscores the agency's commitment to equipping Nigerian students with the skills needed to thrive in a digitally-driven future.
