The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), which aims to make Nigeria a worldwide recognised centre and hub of technology and innovation, is promoting partnerships, productivity, digital transformation, and national development.
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This project is essential for encouraging economic diversity and raising productivity, particularly among the younger citizens of the nation. In presenting NITDA’s vision for Nigeria, its Director-General, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, emphasised the role that technical innovation plays in promoting inclusive economic growth.
This is consistent with one of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s eight major pillars, the Renewed Hope Agenda, which places a high priority on talent development and digital literacy.
By means of partnerships with technology centres, academic establishments, and business associations, NITDA is establishing the foundation for a flourishing digital economy. Additionally, the organisation is producing a new generation of exceptionally talented Nigerians who will spearhead the nation’s economic growth and digitalisation.
NITDA’s collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Education to include digital literacy programs into school curricula is one of its main projects.
The goal is to produce graduates who are significant, capable of competing successfully on a global scale, and prepared to fulfil the needs of the digital age. In addition, NITDA and the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) are collaborating to introduce a nationwide program aimed at improving digital literacy.
In an increasingly digital world, this aims to close the digital divide and provide the next generation the tools they need to prosper.
The organization’s dedication to cultivating a workforce proficient in digital literacy is evidenced by its strategic alliances with entities such as the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), the World Bank, CISCO, TikTok, and the US Consulate. In order to close the digital divide and give Nigerians the essential digital skills they need, NITDA wants to attain 70% digital literacy by 2027. CSOs, or civil society organisations, have also applauded NITDA for its initiatives promoting youth empowerment and digital transformation.
One of the top CSOs, Citizens Watch Advocacy Initiative (CWAI), supports NITDA’s proactive approach to teaching digital literacy to the younger generation. “NITDA’s initiatives will improve economic productivity, increase skills and knowledge, and enhance employability, ultimately driving Nigeria’s economic growth and global competitiveness,” says Omoba Kenneth Aigbegbele, Executive Secretary of CWAI.
Additionally, according to CWAI, NITDA’s initiatives will raise the benefits of democracy because a young, healthy, educated population may spur economic growth and lower dependency rates. Because many people of working age may stimulate economic growth through higher labour force participation, innovation, and consumer demand, the agency’s programs will also boost economic productivity.
NITDA’s push for youth empowerment and digital transformation, backed by CSOs like CWAI, is poised to reshape Nigeria’s economy and establish it as a centre for technical innovation and a leader in the world’s digital landscapes.
