NSUK Receives NITDA Award for Digital Literacy Excellence Under VC Liman

Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK), has received the Academic-Community Digital Integration Award from the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) in recognition of its contributions to digital literacy, academic excellence and community development under the leadership of Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sa’adatu Hassan Liman.

The award was presented to Professor Liman by the Director-General of NITDA, Mr Kashifu Abdullahi Inuwa, on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, during a Digital Literacy Workshop held at the UBEC Digital Resource Centre, Abuja.

The recognition highlights NSUK’s efforts to extend digital literacy beyond the classroom, reaching 14,194 participants, including 100 persons with disabilities. Women accounted for 51.8 per cent of the beneficiaries, reflecting the university’s commitment to expanding access to digital skills and promoting inclusive participation in the digital economy.

The achievement reflects the university’s sustained efforts to bridge the digital divide, integrate academic learning with community development and strengthen the application of technology in education and national advancement.

It also reinforces NSUK’s growing national and international visibility and its commitment to excellence in teaching, research, innovation and community service.

The award further recognises Professor Liman’s commitment to institutional transformation, digital innovation and strategic partnerships. Under her leadership, the university continues to pursue collaborations with government agencies, industry players, stakeholders and development partners to improve teaching, learning and research while creating opportunities for sustainable institutional growth.

The workshop, themed “Measuring Progress, Strengthening Partnership and Accelerating Impact,” focused on advancing digital literacy through capacity building, skills acquisition, technological innovation and research, while promoting sustainable national development.

A major highlight of the event was the presentation of awards of excellence to distinguished personalities in recognition of their contributions to the development of the education sector and national advancement. The National Digital Literacy Dashboard was also launched during the workshop.

In a reciprocal gesture, Professor Liman presented a Letter of Appreciation to Mr Inuwa in recognition of his support and contributions to the growth and development of NSUK and the country at large.

The NITDA recognition marks another milestone in the university’s institutional development, demonstrating the impact of its digital literacy initiatives and its commitment to inclusive education, community engagement and technological advancement under Professor Liman’s leadership.