The Bauchi State Government, in collaboration with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has launched the Digital Literacy and Skills Framework under the DL4ALL Bauchi Initiative, aimed at equipping residents with essential 21st-century skills and positioning the state as a hub for digital innovation.
Governor Bala Mohammed, declaring the event open, described digital literacy as a fundamental right and part of a broader vision to prepare youth and civil servants to compete globally, create productive jobs, and fight poverty through technology. “With the right skills, people can now create sustainable value from anywhere—even from their own homes,” he said, adding that the state will also focus on developing experts in advanced digital skills to drive innovation and diversify the economy.
Representing NITDA Director General Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, Dr. Ayodeji Eniola commended Bauchi for taking decisive steps to ensure it is not left behind in the global digital revolution. He noted that the initiative aligns with NITDA’s Strategic Roadmap and the National Digital Literacy Framework, focusing on six core competencies, including digital content creation, data literacy, safety, and problem-solving.
The DL4ALL Initiative is anchored on three programmes:
Informal Sector Programme – equipping artisans, traders, and other informal workers with practical digital skills, with over 267,000 Nigerians already reached through 7,101 trained Digital Literacy Champions.
Workforce Readiness Programme – providing public servants, graduates, and job seekers with employability skills, with a target of five million workers trained nationwide.
Educational Sector Programme – integrating digital literacy into school curricula, with a new Basic Education Digital Skills Curriculum set to roll out in September 2025 and 3,600 teachers to be trained nationwide.
Bauchi State Bureau for ICT and Digital Economy Director General, Malam Hayatudeen Babamaji, said the launch marked “a bold agenda for the digital future of Bauchi State,” reaffirming plans to position the state as a secure digital hub in Northern Nigeria.
The event drew senior government officials, technology leaders, development partners, and lawmakers, marking a milestone in Bauchi’s push towards a secure, inclusive, and globally competitive digital economy.
