In a bid to reach Nigeria’s short-term goal of 70% and long-term goal of 95% digital literacy by 2030, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has formed a partnership with the Ministry of Education to transform the nation’s educational system.
A statement from NITDA revealed that this ambitious initiative to fully integrate digital literacy into Nigeria’s educational framework was discussed during a recent courtesy visit to the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Alausa, by the agency’s Director General, Kashifu Inuwa, along with his management team.
“The partnership forms a cornerstone of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, an ambitious vision to equip young Nigerians with the critical skills required to thrive in the rapidly evolving digital economy.
“This initiative seeks to embed digital literacy across all levels of education in Nigeria, starting from the foundational stages in kindergarten through to secondary schools and tertiary institutions, in order to achieve short-term target of 70% and long-term target of 95% digital literacy by the year 2030,” the statement said.
According to the document, Inuwa underscored the urgency of fostering a digitally literate population, highlighting the potential of digital skills to transform lives and economies.
He was quoted saying, “The future is digital, and the world is evolving faster than ever. If we are to prepare our youth for tomorrow’s challenges, we must begin with today’s education. This collaboration with the Ministry of Education is a bold step toward ensuring that no Nigerian child is left behind in this journey toward global competitiveness and innovation.”
According to Inuwa, the initiative aims to bridge the digital divide and ensure that every child in Nigeria is adequately prepared to participate in a global economy increasingly defined by digital transformation.
In his response, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa praised NITDA’s forward-thinking approach and affirmed the Ministry’s unwavering support for the initiative.
“Education remains the foundation upon which national development is built. We are ready to partner with relevant stakeholders to embed digital literacy into our educational framework, empower our children with the tools and skills they need to not only adapt to change but to drive it,” he said.
