SHALOM OLALEYE
Digital literacy takes center stage in Nigeria as the Director-General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa, applauded the DigitalForAllChallenge 2.0 by Tech4Dev.
In a Keynote Address, Inuwa revealed plans to establish ‘Tech Clubs’ nationwide, aligning with the agency’s goal of achieving 70% digital literacy by 2027.
DigitalForAll Initiative is a visionary programme poised to shape the future of our nation and we also intend to use our Digital Nigeria platform for the final competition of the programme,the NITDA DG noted.
He emphasized the importance of collaboration, outlining the eight pillars in NITDA’s Strategic Roadmap and Action Plan: Foster Digital Literacy and Cultivate Talents, Build a Robust Technology Research Ecosystem, Strengthen Policy Implementation and Legal framework, Promote Inclusive Access to Digital Infrastructure and Services, Strengthen Cybersecurity and Enhance Digital Trust, Nurture an Innovative and Entrepreneurial Ecosystem, Forge Strategic Partnerships and Collaboration and Cultivate a Vibrant Organisational Culture and an Agile Workforce in NITDA.
Inuwa envisioned the DigitalForAll Initiative as a transformative force, leveraging the Digital Nigeria platform for the final competition.
The competition’s founder, Joel Ogunsola, highlighted a substantial prize pool of One Hundred and Fifty Million Naira and emphasized NITDA’s commitment to long-term sustainability.
The initiative, spanning state, regional, and grand finale levels, aims to promote digital skills and literacy across Nigeria, fostering a digitally inclusive future.