By The National Information Technology Development Agency, (NITDA) and MTN Foundation are in a new partnership deal to promote digital literacy and capacity building in Nigeria.
This initiative surfaced when the MTN Foundation delegation, led by Mrs Odunayo Sanya paid a courtesy visit to the Director General of NITDA, Mr Kashifu Inuwa, where he made a called for a collaborative partnership in that respect.
Inuwa in his opening remark during the visit noted the importance of synergy in fostering digital literacy saying that the 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.
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.
