NITDA, MTN Foundation Partner to Boost Digital Literacy In Nigeria

Executive Director, MTN Foundation, Odunayo Sanya with Kashifu Inuwa, DG NITDA when she led a delegation to NITDA'S Corporate Headquarters in Abuja on a courtesy visit.

"NITDA's initiative, DL4ALL, aims to achieve 95% digital literacy across the country by the year 2027." Inuwa.

.... This aligns with the Agency's strategic pillar of fostering digital literacy and cultivate talents.”

..... As Odunayo Sanya commends NITDA's initiatives.

A call for a collaborative partnership between NITDA and the MTN Foundation that aims to promote digital literacy and capacity building in Nigeria, has been made.

Making this call is the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa CCIE when he played host to a delegation from the MTN Foundation, led by Odunayo Sanya, who were on a courtesy visit to the Agency's Corporate Headquarters in Abuja.

This is as part of efforts to reform the economy for sustained and inclusive growth.

During the visit of the MTN Foundation, the Director General of NITDA emphasised the importance of synergy in fostering digital literacy and advancing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's agenda of promoting industrialization to create a dynamic and diverse economic landscape.

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 cultivate talents,” he noted. 

Inuwa also highlighted NITDA's dedication to developing a digital literacy framework based on UNESCO and DigiCom standards, adding that the Agency is collaborating with stakeholders to create a three-phase curriculum for primary, secondary, and tertiary institutions, with a focus on prioritising skills over certifications.

The MTN Foundation shares similar goals and currently offers online programmes featuring over 4,000 courses, with 2,000 young Nigerians already registered.

During the visit, 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.