The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has unveiled the Digital Literacy for All (DL4ALL) National Awareness Campaign in Kano and Bauchi States.
The initiative is expected to advance key elements of NITDA’s Strategic Roadmap and Action Plan (SRAP 2.0), particularly the pillars on fostering digital literacy and cultivating talents, promoting inclusive access to digital infrastructure and services, building strategic partnerships and strengthening digital trust.
In Kano, the campaign commenced at the Zoo Road takeoff point, through Tarauni market, and ended at Farm Center GSM market which attracted significant public interest.
The Bauchi rally began at Pali Suite in the New GRA, proceeded to Government House Street, the Emir’s Palace, Wunti Market, Muda Lawal Market, GSM Village, Central Market, and concluded at Kano Road.
Participants carried banners, engaged vendors and shoppers, and demonstrated how mobile applications can improve daily life and business operations.
With lively participation from NYSC corps members, creative influencers, entertainers and market communities, the campaign blended awareness with engagement, making digital literacy more accessible and relatable to everyday people
This nationwide outreach continues to drive Nigeria toward achieving 70% digital literacy by 2027 in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and reinforces NITDA’s commitment to building a digitally empowered, innovative and inclusive nation.
Lateefah Ibrahim