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NITDA, NYSC to train 30m Nigerians in digital literacy
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in collaboration with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, and other partners initiated a broad national project to train 30 million Nigerians in digital literacy.
This was announced at the weekend at a meeting in Abuja between NYSC Director-General Brig Gen Y.D. Ahmed and NITDA Director-General Kashifu Inuwa.
The NITDA DG said the partnership is in line with the Agency’s Strategic Roadmap and Action Plan (SRAP 2.0), designed to develop talent and promote digital literacy through the Digital Literacy for All (DL4ALL) Initiative.
According to him, it would offer instruction in useful digital skills including software development, data analysis, cybersecurity, and digital marketing.
“It will also bridge the digital divide in Nigeria, equip young Nigerians with skills needed for the digital economy, increase employability of youths and drive innovation and economic growth.
“Overall, this initiative seems like a significant step towards improving digital literacy in Nigeria, potentially leading to a more skilled workforce and economic growth,” he said.
NYSC Director-General, Brig Gen Y.D. Ahmed, also promised to create a Community Development Service (CDS) during the visit.
Ayodele Olawande Wisdom, Minister of State for Youth, praised the collaboration and emphasised the need for unity of purpose in accomplishing common objectives.
“I appreciate this collaboration because I believe we are one family and working towards the same goal.
“I also believe that if there is anything we can give, it is our commitment. Regardless of where you come from, as long as, at the end of the day, the Nigerian youth are in a better position from where they are coming from, that is what is important,” he said.
Earlier report stated that the Director General of the NITDA called for more efforts on digital content moderation to reduce hate speech, misinformation, and cyberbullying.
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