By The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has flagged-off a digital transition programme for the Federal Character Commission (FCC).
The initiative, which included the donation of 35 laptops, aims to transition the Commission from manual processes to a data-driven oversight model, ensuring more transparent and equitable representation across all government MDAs.
The programme also forms part of NITDA’s Digital Literacy for All (DL4All) programme aimed at strengthening digital capacity across public sector institutions and building a workforce equipped to drive Nigeria’s digital transformation agenda.
Part also include specialised digital capacity-building focused on enhancing participants’ competencies in critical areas such as data analysis and data management, skills considered essential to improving institutional performance and service delivery.
Acting Director of Digital Literacy and Capacity Building, Dr Ahmed Yusuf Tambour, who represented Director General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa at the opening ceremony said, “We are here at the Federal Character Commission to carry out a training for staff of the Commission in the area of digital literacy to enhance their proficiency.”
He noted that the training was deliberately tailored to align with the Commission’s statutory responsibilities, saying, “We are particularly focusing on data analysis and data management, because this really aligns with the core mandate of the Commission.”
The Federal Character Commission, which is responsible for monitoring and ensuring equitable representation in public service across Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), relies heavily on accurate and well-managed data to carry out its oversight functions.
By strengthening staff capacity in data handling and digital tools, NITDA aims to enhance the Commission’s ability to manage nationwide datasets efficiently and transparently.
Inuwa said, “So it’s been a great journey. We’ve trained 35 participants here, and the training has been very well received.”
The gesture is expected to reinforce the sustainability of the training outcomes and improve workflow efficiency within the Commission.
Expressing optimism about the long-term benefits of the initiative, Inuwa added, “We are hoping that this will help the Commission to manage the very, very important data that they collect across all MDAs.”
The intervention reflects NITDA’s sustained commitment to deepening digital inclusion within government institutions under the Renewed Hope Agenda.
By equipping public servants with practical digital skills and the necessary tools, the Agency is advancing institutional efficiency, strengthening data-driven decision-making, and supporting the Federal Government’s vision of a modern public service capable of driving inclusive national development and economic reform.
