The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has called for a cooperative partnership between NITDA and the MTN Foundation to advance digital literacy and capacity building in Nigeria as part of efforts to reform the economy for sustained and inclusive growth.
Inuwa made this call during a courtesy visit by the MTN Foundation delegation, led by Odunayo Sanya, at the Agency’s Corporate Headquarters in Abuja.
In order to promote digital literacy and further President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s goal of encouraging industrialisation to create a dynamic and diverse economic landscape, the Director-General stressed the need for cooperation.
He noted that NITDA’s initiative, DL4ALL, aims to achieve 95% digital literacy across the country by the year 2027. “This aligns with the Agency’s strategic pillar of fostering digital literacy and cultivating talents,” he noted.
NITDA is working with stakeholders to develop a three-phase curriculum for primary, secondary, and tertiary institutions that prioritises skills over certifications. Inuwa also emphasised NITDA’s commitment to creating a digital literacy framework based on UNESCO and DigiCom standards.
The MTN Foundation shares similar goals and currently offers online programmes featuring over 4,000 courses, with 2,000 young Nigerians already registered.
Mr Sanya commended NITDA’s initiatives and invited the Agency to unveil its academy platform on April 17th of this year.
Both organisations have agreed to establish a committee to efficiently achieve their shared objectives. This partnership is expected to drive digital literacy and capacity building in Nigeria, aligning with the country’s national development agenda.
