NITDA, Jigawa Partner to Integrate Digital Skills into Almajiri Education

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Jigawa State Government are collaborating to equip Almajiri and out-of-school children with essential digital skills.

The Director General of NITDA, @KashifuInuwa, received the Executive Secretary of the Jigawa State Tsangaya Education Board, Abubakar Maje Hamisu, to discuss equipping almajiri and out-of-school children with digital skills.

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During a meeting with NITDA’s Director General, Kashifu Inuwa, the Executive Secretary of the Jigawa State Tsangaya Education Board, Abubakar Maje Hamisu, outlined plans to establish three mega schools, each accommodating 4,000 students.

These institutions will integrate formal education with digital literacy to modernise the Almajiri education system and provide students with valuable technological skills.

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Hamisu emphasised that the initiative aims to bridge the digital divide, empowering almajiri children with knowledge that will enhance their future opportunities and improve their socioeconomic conditions. He further noted that this effort aligns with the government’s broader objective of revitalising struggling schools through digital education.

In response, Inuwa reaffirmed NITDA’s commitment to fostering digital literacy and ensuring inclusive access to technology-driven education. He directed his team to develop a scalable model that could be replicated nationwide, ensuring that more marginalised children benefit from digital knowledge and innovation.

This partnership represents a significant step toward integrating digital skills into Nigeria’s education system, equipping young learners with the tools needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving digital world.