NITDA, MTN Foundation Partner to Boost Digital Literacy in Nigeria

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the MTN Foundation have announced a strategic partnership to advance digital literacy and equip young Nigerians with essential digital skills.

The Director General of NITDA, @KashifuInuwa, hosted Odunayo Sanya, Executive Director of the @MTNFoundationNG, on a courtesy visit to discuss digital literacy initiatives.

Sanya presented the Foundation’s interventions, particularly the Digital Skills for Digital Jobs… pic.twitter.com/wBd3X3v80Q

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During a courtesy visit to NITDA’s Corporate Headquarters, Odunayo Sanya, Executive Director of the MTN Foundation, introduced the Digital Skills for Digital Jobs programme, a multinational initiative designed to align with Nigeria’s national priorities and the African Union’s Agenda 2063.

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The programme, set to launch in Abuja by April, aims to provide young people with the digital expertise needed to thrive in today’s job market.

Kashifu Inuwa, Director General of NITDA, reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to supporting the initiative, emphasising its alignment with the Federal Government’s National Digital Literacy Framework. He also highlighted NITDA’s previous efforts in expanding digital literacy, including partnerships with the Ministry of Education, NYSC, Cisco, and Coursera under the Digital Literacy for All (DL4All) initiative.

This collaboration is expected to accelerate digital skills development, bridge the digital divide, and empower Nigerians for economic opportunities in the evolving digital landscape.