The Federal Government has restated its commitment to achieving 95% digital literacy across the country by 2030 as part of its broader push for a digitally inclusive economy. This was emphasized during a recent digital literacy workshop in Abuja, where the Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Dr. Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, revealed plans to establish a national digital literacy data framework. This system, to be hosted by NITDA, will help monitor progress, close existing gaps, and guide evidence-based policy development.
The event, which gathered stakeholders from both public and private sectors, focused on aligning national efforts under the 2023 National Digital Literacy Framework. Dr. Inuwa stressed the need for innovation, data-driven decisions, and cross-sector collaboration to meet interim and long-term targets of 70% literacy by 2027 and 95% by 2030. He cautioned against working in silos, emphasizing that all digital literacy initiatives must fall under one coordinated national strategy.
In a major development, the President of the Digital Bridge Institute (DBI), David Daser, was appointed as Chairman of the newly formed National Digital Literacy Technical Working Committee. The committee, officially inaugurated by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, will coordinate efforts among various government and non-government institutions to drive the literacy agenda forward. Daser’s appointment was hailed as a recognition of his leadership in advancing digital education and inclusion across Nigeria.
The workshop also underscored the importance of profiling all active stakeholders to identify responsibilities and areas for collaboration. Participants highlighted the urgent need for a centralized data system to track who is being trained, where, and with what outcomes. It was agreed that digital literacy must not be seen as an isolated project but fully integrated into education, business, governance, and daily life.
At the event, DBI reaffirmed its role as a key player in the country’s digital transformation efforts. In a goodwill message, Daser commended NITDA’s visionary leadership and pledged DBI’s full support in achieving the national target. His message was echoed by the Head of Learning and Development at DBI, who reiterated the institute’s alignment with both local and global digital literacy goals.
Also in attendance were top government officials including the Minister of Youth Development, Hon. Ayodele Olawande Wisdom, the Minister of State for Education, Dr. Suwaiba Said Ahmad, and the Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, all of whom expressed strong support for the digital literacy vision. Their presence further signified the government’s united stance on integrating digital skills into every aspect of national development.
