NITDA DG tasks NYSC members to Champion Digital Literacy across Nigeria

In a bold effort to bridge Nigeria’s digital divide, the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has charged members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to intensify their roles as champions of the Digital Literacy for All (DL4ALL) Initiative.

Speaking at a flagship event under NITDA’s Strategic Roadmap and Action Plan (SRAP 2.0), Inuwa emphasized the initiative’s mission to equip underserved communities with vital digital skills, enabling broader access to opportunities in Nigeria’s fast-evolving digital economy.

 

NITDA Boss said “You are the ambassadors of our shared vision to empower every Nigerian with the knowledge needed to navigate and excel in the digital economy,” Inuwa stated, urging the corps members to embrace their roles in achieving Nigeria’s digital literacy targets of 70% by 2027 and 95% by 2030.

 

The DG noted that the DL4ALL program is integral to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which prioritizes youth empowerment and innovation-driven economic growth. Inuwa described the initiative as an investment in Nigeria’s collective future, aimed at fostering a digitally skilled workforce to drive the nation’s transformation into a global knowledge economy.

 

The champions, trained extensively in digital tools, communication strategies, and community engagement, will deploy across Nigeria to:

Educate communities on digital literacy.

Promote financial inclusion via digital banking.

Guide small businesses on e-commerce platforms.

Raise awareness of cybersecurity essentials.

 

Inuwa’s remarks were met with enthusiasm as the corps members expressed readiness to serve as change agents, creating a ripple effect expected to transform lives nationwide.

 

The DL4ALL initiative is a collaborative effort involving NITDA, the Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, NYSC, and other partners, all dedicated to fostering digital inclusion.

 

 

 

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