NOGALSS to Empower Out-of-School Children with Digital Skills Nationwide

NOGALSS has committed to providing out-of-school children with essential digital skills.

NOGALSS to Empower Out-of-School Children with Digital Skills Nationwide

The Non-Governmental Association for Literacy Support Services (NOGALSS) has committed to equipping out-of-school children with digital skills.

NOGALSS National President Noah Emmanuel announced this initiative in Abuja during a stakeholders and consultative meeting on the GCE-NOGALSS-GIZ project. Emmanuel stated that the project aims to transform lives and lay a foundation for sustainable development.

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The initiative targets approximately 180 beneficiaries in each state across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones, including Taraba, Kano, Imo, Akwa-Ibom, Oyo, and Abuja. Emmanuel emphasized the need for greater collaboration to reach more children, urging stakeholders to pool resources and expertise to expand the program’s impact.

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Abdulmalik Bello, Assistant Director at the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), confirmed that NITDA would provide digital infrastructure support for the project. Hope Ochei, a representative from the Federal Ministry of Education, praised the NOGALSS initiative and reiterated the ministry’s commitment to supporting it through various digital platforms and resources.