- The Federal Government plans to integrate digital literacy into Nigeria’s education system, aiming for 70% literacy in the short term
- The initiative will equip students with essential digital skills from kindergarten to tertiary education, preparing them for the global economy
The Federal Government is set to integrate digital literacy into Nigeria’s education system by collaborating with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Ministry of Education.
The initiative was announced during a weekend meeting between NITDA’s Director General, Kashifu Inuwa, and the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa.
According to NITDA spokesperson Hadiza Umaru, the program aims to equip students at all levels with essential digital skills for the global digital economy.
The plan includes embedding digital literacy from kindergarten to tertiary education, targeting 70% digital literacy in the short term and 95% by 2030.
Minister Alausa praised the initiative and reaffirmed the ministry’s full support. “Education is the backbone of national progress.
By incorporating digital literacy into our curriculum, we are preparing the next generation to adapt to and lead in the digital era,” he said.
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