Stakeholders in Nigeria’s communications sector have reaffirmed their commitment to achieving 70 per cent digital literacy by 2027 and 95 per cent by 2030, in line with the goals outlined in the National Digital Literacy Framework (NDLF) launched in 2023.
This renewed commitment was made during the inaugural Digital Literacy Stakeholders Workshop held in Abuja under the theme, “Building Sustainable Partnerships and Pathways Towards Achieving 95 per cent Digital Literacy Level by 2030.” The two-day workshop, convened by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), brought together representatives from government agencies, private sector organisations, development partners, academia and civil society groups.
According to a statement by NITDA’s director of corporate communications and media relations, Mrs. Hadiza Umar the workshop provided a strategic platform for national collaboration with the overarching aim of accelerating digital inclusion for all Nigerians.
Participants explored ways to strengthen partnerships, align strategic interventions and build a robust data system to monitor digital literacy progress nationwide. Discussions also focused on consolidating digital literacy efforts under the NDLF to reduce duplication and improve efficiency.
Key areas of deliberation included the need for stakeholder profiling to identify existing initiatives and foster strategic collaboration; the role of innovation and technology in expanding digital literacy to underserved and rural populations; the urgency of establishing a unified data system to track training outcomes; and the importance of mainstreaming digital literacy across sectors such as education, governance, business, and community development.
The workshop concluded with several resolutions to guide future actions in a coordinated and inclusive manner. All stakeholders committed to enhanced collaboration, pledging to pool resources and align programmes for broader impact. A centralised National Digital Literacy Data Framework, to be hosted by NITDA, will be developed to support evidence-based planning, transparency and accountability.
To streamline coordination, stakeholders were categorised into three distinct groups – providers, enablers and funders – clarifying their roles within the national digital literacy ecosystem. Special emphasis was also placed on inclusion, with programmes prioritising women, youth, persons with disabilities and remote communities.
The forum agreed on the need for sustainable, scalable, and long-term digital literacy interventions tailored to Nigeria’s unique socio-cultural and economic contexts. Participants endorsed the establishment of a National Digital Literacy Technical Committee made up of representatives from all relevant sectors to provide strategic guidance and oversight.
Additionally, stakeholders resolved to institutionalise the Digital Literacy Stakeholders Workshop as an annual event to facilitate consistent engagement and review of progress. Participants also committed to supporting the full implementation of the NDLF, promoting open data sharing via a centralised NITDA platform, and convening regular follow-up sessions to address challenges, evaluate performance and adapt strategies where necessary.
The event highlighted NITDA’s ongoing drive to fulfil President Bola Tinubu’s ‘Renewed Hope’ agenda, particularly as it relates to digital inclusion, economic empowerment and national development.
A major highlight of the workshop was the inauguration of the National Digital Literacy Working Group, which will provide technical oversight for the implementation of the digital literacy framework and the workshop’s recommendations. The committee will be chaired by the president of the Digital Bridge Institute (DBI) and comprise representatives from across the digital literacy ecosystem.
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s communications sector have reaffirmed their commitment to achieving 70 per cent digital literacy by 2027 and 95 per cent by 2030, in line with the goals outlined in the National Digital Literacy Framework (NDLF) launched in 2023.
This renewed commitment was made during the inaugural Digital Literacy Stakeholders Workshop held in Abuja under the theme, “Building Sustainable Partnerships and Pathways Towards Achieving 95 per cent Digital Literacy Level by 2030.” The two-day workshop, convened by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), brought together representatives from government agencies, private sector organisations, development partners, academia and civil society groups.
According to a statement by NITDA’s director of corporate communications and media relations, Mrs. Hadiza Umar the workshop provided a strategic platform for national collaboration with the overarching aim of accelerating digital inclusion for all Nigerians.
Participants explored ways to strengthen partnerships, align strategic interventions and build a robust data system to monitor digital literacy progress nationwide. Discussions also focused on consolidating digital literacy efforts under the NDLF to reduce duplication and improve efficiency.
Key areas of deliberation included the need for stakeholder profiling to identify existing initiatives and foster strategic collaboration; the role of innovation and technology in expanding digital literacy to underserved and rural populations; the urgency of establishing a unified data system to track training outcomes; and the importance of mainstreaming digital literacy across sectors such as education, governance, business, and community development.
The workshop concluded with several resolutions to guide future actions in a coordinated and inclusive manner. All stakeholders committed to enhanced collaboration, pledging to pool resources and align programmes for broader impact. A centralised National Digital Literacy Data Framework, to be hosted by NITDA, will be developed to support evidence-based planning, transparency and accountability.
To streamline coordination, stakeholders were categorised into three distinct groups – providers, enablers and funders – clarifying their roles within the national digital literacy ecosystem. Special emphasis was also placed on inclusion, with programmes prioritising women, youth, persons with disabilities and remote communities.
The forum agreed on the need for sustainable, scalable, and long-term digital literacy interventions tailored to Nigeria’s unique socio-cultural and economic contexts. Participants endorsed the establishment of a National Digital Literacy Technical Committee made up of representatives from all relevant sectors to provide strategic guidance and oversight.
Additionally, stakeholders resolved to institutionalise the Digital Literacy Stakeholders Workshop as an annual event to facilitate consistent engagement and review of progress. Participants also committed to supporting the full implementation of the NDLF, promoting open data sharing via a centralised NITDA platform, and convening regular follow-up sessions to address challenges, evaluate performance and adapt strategies where necessary.
The event highlighted NITDA’s ongoing drive to fulfil President Bola Tinubu’s ‘Renewed Hope’ agenda, particularly as it relates to digital inclusion, economic empowerment and national development.
A major highlight of the workshop was the inauguration of the National Digital Literacy Working Group, which will provide technical oversight for the implementation of the digital literacy framework and the workshop’s recommendations. The committee will be chaired by the president of the Digital Bridge Institute (DBI) and comprise representatives from across the digital literacy ecosystem.
