By Joy Onuorah
Imagine a University where every student graduates not just with a degree but armed with the tech skills to thrive in today’s fast-paced world.
This is the vision behind the *Digital Literacy for All* initiative (DL4ALL), recently launched at Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK).
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) partnered with tech leader CISCO and NSUK to make this vision a reality, aiming to equip students with the digital know-how that employers crave.
Why now? The world is going digital faster than ever, and Nigeria doesn’t want to be left behind.
Kashifu Inuwa, the head of NITDA, stood before students and faculty, full of energy as he explained why this matters.
He stressed that digital skills are no longer optional. “Today, being digitally literate is like knowing how to read or write. It is your entry ticket to the economic game,” he said, painting a picture of a future where digital know-how means more than just employability—it means creating opportunities.
The DL4ALL initiative is more than just an add-on to NSUK’s curriculum. It aims to embed essential skills in areas like data handling, software operation, and online safety.
Students will learn to create, collaborate, and problem-solve using technology. No more just studying to pass exams. This is about learning that sticks and prepares for life beyond the classroom.
The Vice-Chancellor of NSUK, Prof Sadaatu Hassan Liman, called this partnership transformative. She explained that it positions NSUK not just as an educational institution but as a leader in preparing students for a world that demands tech fluency.
“We are not just equipping students to get jobs. We are empowering them to start businesses, to innovate, to lead,” she shared, her voice steady with conviction.
The event wrapped up with the unveiling of the DL4ALL emblem, symbolizing a new chapter for the university and its students.
Those present felt the momentum shift, a University ready to rewrite its narrative and push its students into a future where technology isn’t just part of life but the way of life.
