The National Information Technology Development Agency NITDA, in collaboration with The Peace Institute TPI and other local partners, has commenced a significant three-week training camp aimed at boosting digital literacy among 1,050 primary school pupils. The initiative targets students from 45 schools in Hadejia town, Jigawa State, with a particular focus on those from underserved communities.
This strategic alliance underscores a concerted effort to enhance access to quality education within Jigawa State. The training camp features a comprehensive curriculum encompassing Technology, Mathematics, Science, Engineering, and Arts STEMA, designed to build a robust academic foundation for young learners.
Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, Director General of NITDA, represented by Dr. Ahmed Yusuf Tambuwal, Acting Director of the Digital Literacy and Capacity Building Department, emphasized the agencys commitment to ensuring every Nigerian is digitally literate. He highlighted the critical role of such campaigns in underserved areas to achieve Nigerias ambitious national target of 70 digital literacy by 2027.
The programs reach extends beyond direct student training, as it will also enhance the capabilities of 30 local teachers through workshops, educational resources, and community engagement, facilitated by seven tutors from the University of Rome, Italy. This approach is designed to foster innovation, promote collaboration, spark curiosity, and encourage local ownership of educational development.
