NITDA digital literacy: Sokoto ranks first in Nigeria

The Sokoto state authorities has emerged because the main state in Nigeria’s digital literacy programme, recording practically 60,000 beneficiaries and clinching the Sub-National Digital Transformation & Institutional Leadership Award beneath the Digital Literacy for All (DL4ALL) Initiative, turning into the primary Ministry amongst the states within the federation to attain such numbers.

This was disclosed on the Digital Literacy Workshop organised by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) in Abuja beneath the theme, “Measuring Progress, Strengthening Partnerships, Accelerating Impact.”

Data offered by the Federal Government on the workshop confirmed that Sokoto recorded 58,573 beneficiaries, forward of the Bureau for ICT and Digital Economy with 56,582, Jigawa State Agency with 52,814, Kaduna AGILE with 45,758 and Zamfara Agency with 24,691, among the many prime ten. CISCO, NITDA and Meta have been the highest three respectively.

The Sokoto State delegation was led by the Commissioner for Innovation and Digital Economy, Hon. Bashar Umar Kwabo AA, alongside different dignitaries.

The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr Nasir Daniya, mni participated in panel discussions on digital literacy amongst Generation Alpha, merchants, graduates and the broader group.

Hon. Kwabo obtained a recognition award for “Digital Transformation and Institutional Leadership” from the DG NITDA on behalf of the Sokoto State Government and the whole Sokoto digital ecosystem. He appreciated NITDA for recognising the state’s achievements.

“This recognition reflects the state government’s ongoing efforts, under the leadership of Governor Dr. Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto, to create an enabling environment for digital innovation, skills development and the expansion of technology-driven opportunities across Sokoto State,” he mentioned.

The commissioner additionally appreciated the Permanent Secretary of the MIDE Dr. Nasir Daniya, mni, and all ministry workers, notably the technical officers beneath the Sokoto Information and Communications Technology Development Agency (SICTDA), for his or her tireless efforts in the direction of attainment of the 9-Point Smart and Innovative Agenda of Governor Aliyu.

He urged them to redouble their efforts to maintain the momentum and construct on the state’s achievements in digital literacy, grassroots mobilization and Techpreneurship.

The workshop featured shows by Peter Olayinka of Tripod Professional Services Limited on Nigeria’s digital literacy progress and Isaías Barreto da Rosa, Ph.D, UNESCO Representative to Nigeria, on key findings and insights into the digital literacy panorama.

The Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, CCIE, delivered a keynote tackle on Nigeria’s digital literacy journey, highlighting the significance of digital literacy in unlocking the nation’s digital future, creating alternatives and empowering communities.

Other highlights included the official launch of the National Digital Literacy Dashboard and the presentation of awards recognising excellent contributions by. Mr Inuwa.

Discussions additionally centered on bridging digital expertise gaps and making certain that everybody, notably individuals with disabilities, can profit from know-how and alternatives within the digital financial system.

The occasion introduced collectively stakeholders from authorities establishments, growth organisations, the personal sector and different segments of Nigeria’s digital ecosystem to evaluate progress and establish sensible measures in the direction of reaching 70 per cent digital literacy by 2027 and 90 per cent by 2030.