News Highlights:
- NITDA hosted its first Digital Literacy Stakeholders Workshop to align efforts toward 70% literacy by 2027 and 95% by 2030.
- Outcomes: central data system, stakeholder mapping, and a new working group to drive inclusive, scalable digital literacy nationwide.
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has convened the inaugural Digital Literacy Stakeholders Workshop with the theme, “Building Sustainable Partnerships and Pathways Towards Achieving 95% Digital Literacy Level by 2030.”
Held over two days, Digital TimesNG reports that the workshop brought together representatives from government agencies, private sector organisations, civil society, development partners, and academia to build a united front in advancing digital inclusion across Nigeria.
Designed as a strategic platform for national collaboration, the workshop focused on strengthening partnerships, aligning stakeholder efforts, and establishing data-driven systems to monitor progress in digital literacy.
A major objective was to forge a collective roadmap towards attaining 70% digital literacy by 2027 and 95% by 2030, in line with the National Digital Literacy Framework (NDLF) launched in 2023.
Participants engaged in robust discussions aimed at consolidating digital literacy efforts under the NDLF to eliminate duplication and enhance impact.
Key conversation areas included stakeholder profiling for effective collaboration, leveraging innovation to reach rural and underserved populations, and the urgent need for a unified data management system to track outcomes and guide policy decisions.
There was consensus that digital literacy should be integrated into all sectors of national life, from education and business to governance and community development.
Several major resolutions emerged from the workshop. Stakeholders pledged enhanced collaboration by aligning resources and initiatives for maximum effectiveness.
A centralised National Digital Literacy Data Framework, to be hosted by NITDA, will be developed to ensure evidence-based planning and accountability. Participants were categorised into Providers, Enablers, and Funders to streamline roles and engagements.
Inclusivity was another key outcome, with a shared commitment to prioritising digital literacy programmes for women, youth, persons with disabilities, and remote communities. The discussions also emphasised sustainability, advocating for long-term, scalable interventions over short-term projects.
To drive implementation forward, attendees agreed to establish a National Digital Literacy Technical Committee composed of representatives from all key sectors. The stakeholders also resolved to institutionalise the workshop as an annual event to review progress and sustain momentum.
Other commitments included supporting the full rollout of the NDLF, promoting open data-sharing through NITDA’s central platform, designing locally relevant literacy programmes, and holding regular follow-up sessions to address challenges and recalibrate strategies.
The event reinforced NITDA’s commitment to advancing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, particularly as it pertains to digital inclusion, economic empowerment, and national development.
A key highlight of the workshop was the formal inauguration of the National Digital Literacy Working Group, chaired by David Daser, President of the Digital Bridge Institute (DBI).
The group will provide technical oversight for implementing the framework and workshop recommendations, ensuring coordinated progress across the digital literacy ecosystem.