NITDA Partners with NYSC to Train 30 Million Nigerians in Digital Literacy

NITDA's DG Kashifu Inuwa emphasized that this initiative will help bridge the digital divide, increase youth employability, and drive innovation and economic growth in Nigeria.

Jun 10, 2024 - 13:16

NITDA Partners with NYSC to Train 30 Million Nigerians in Digital Literacy

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has launched a national initiative in collaboration with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development to enhance digital literacy across Nigeria. The project aims to train 30 million Nigerians in various digital skills.

The announcement followed a meeting in Abuja between NYSC Director-General Brig Gen Y.D. Ahmed and NITDA Director-General Kashifu Inuwa. This partnership aligns with NITDA’s Strategic Roadmap and Action Plan (SRAP 2.0) and the Digital Literacy for All (DL4ALL) Initiative.

The curriculum will cover essential digital skills such as software development, data analysis, cybersecurity, and digital marketing. NITDA's DG Kashifu Inuwa emphasized that this initiative will help bridge the digital divide, increase youth employability, and drive innovation and economic growth in Nigeria.

To support this initiative, NYSC Director-General Brig Gen Y.D. Ahmed pledged to establish a Community Development Service (CDS) during the visit. Ayodele Olawande Wisdom, Minister of State for Youth, also praised the collaboration and stressed the importance of unity in achieving shared goals.

This initiative is expected to create a more skilled workforce and foster economic development through improved digital literacy among young Nigerians.