The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in partnership with GetBundi Education Technology, has commenced the second phase of digital skills training for National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members.
The training, which covers Graphics, Digital Marketing, and Cybersecurity, is part of NITDA’s Digital Literacy for All Initiative (DL4ALL), which aims to achieve 70 per cent digital literacy in Nigeria by 2027.
Last year, GetBundi developed a digital literacy framework and implementation model across six DL4ALL competency areas. It also trained selected corps members during the pilot phase, who were then designated as Digital Literacy Champions and NITDA ambassadors. These corps members were tasked with spreading digital knowledge at their primary places of assignment.
In appreciation of their efforts, NITDA and GetBundi are now equipping the corps members with three key skill sets to enhance their employability.
DL4ALL is designed to train Nigerians, particularly those in the informal sector, in foundational digital skills. These include navigating online platforms for education and financial services, protecting themselves from cyber threats and misinformation, communicating effectively using digital tools, and building fluency for high-demand jobs.
The initiative is being implemented using a multi-stakeholder approach involving actors from different sectors across Nigeria.
In a related effort, GetBundi previously signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE) to train students across public and private colleges of education in digital skills.
Under this pilot programme, 2,900 students from 29 federal colleges of education will be trained in advanced digital literacy areas such as Graphics, Excel, Video Editing, and Digital Marketing.
The partnership is part of a broader national effort to encourage more young people to pursue careers in teaching and to create a technology-driven educational system. It also reflects NCCE’s recognition of digital literacy as central to Nigeria’s digital transformation goals.
