The National Information Technology Development Agency, or NITDA, is collaborating with the National Youth Service Corps, or NYSC, to promote digital literacy throughout Nigeria and reach 30 million Nigerian youngsters, including corps members, by 2027.
This past weekend, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, the Director General of NITDA, made public the program’s intention to train participants in real-world digital skills such software development, data analysis, cybersecurity, and digital marketing.
According to him, it will also close the digital divide in Nigeria, provide young people there the skills they need for the digital economy, improve youth employment, and spur economic growth and creativity.
Ayodele Olawande Wisdom, Minister of State for Youth, praised the collaboration while emphasizing unity of purpose in accomplishing common goals.
What they’re saying
He stated: “I enjoy our teamwork because I believe we are one family working toward the same goal.
“I also believe that if there is anything we can provide, it is our commitment. Whatever your background is, what matters is that Nigerian kids are in a better situation than they were before.
Thoughts
This initiative is a significant step towards improving digital literacy in Nigeria, potentially leading to a more skilled workforce and economic growth.
Bottom Line
The minister acknowledged everyone’s devotion and thanked the NYSC for its leadership, commitment, and availability to the cause.
Brig Gen YD Ahmed, Director General of NYSC, responded enthusiastically to the concept, expressing NYSC’s preparedness to fully collaborate.
