Johannesburg: AfricUpdate – News Desk
This initiative, announced on August 13, 2025, aims to improve digital literacy and prepare citizens for the global digital economy. The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in collaboration with the Bauchi State Government, has launched a new Digital Literacy and Skills Framework for the state. This initiative, announced on August 13, 2025, aims to improve digital literacy and prepare citizens for the global digital economy.
The program is a joint effort between NITDA and the Bauchi State Bureau for ICT and Digital Economy. Its goal is to align training programs with the state’s specific needs while leveraging NITDA’s national initiatives and resources. Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, declared digital literacy a “fundamental right” and highlighted the initiative as part of a broader vision to equip the youth and civil servants with the skills needed to compete globally, create jobs, and reduce poverty.
The Director-General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, represented by Dr. Ayodeji Eniola, reiterated the agency’s commitment to achieving a national digital literacy rate of 70% by 2027 and 95% by 2030. The launch event brought together various stakeholders from academia, the public sector, and the private sector to foster partnerships for digital skills development nationwide.
