The Federal Government has kicked off a digital literacy training programme to equip civil servants with essential skills for navigating modern technology.
This initiative, led by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) in collaboration with the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, aims to boost productivity and efficiency in government operations.
Speaking at the launch of the three-day workshop in Abuja, NITDA’s Director General, Kashifu Inuwa, emphasized that digital transformation isn’t about technology alone but the people who use it.
“Technology makes our lives better, but the government cannot achieve this without you—the ones who create policies, design services, and deliver them to citizens,” he said.
The government’s target is ambitious: 70% digital literacy by 2027.
To achieve this, NITDA has rolled out the Digital Literacy for All (DL4ALL) initiative, which focuses on:
1. Education: Digital literacy curriculums have been introduced in schools, and teacher training has begun.
2. NYSC Collaboration: 80 youth leaders in each NYSC batch will train over 10 million Nigerians annually.
3. Workforce Preparation: With the World Bank predicting that 35-45% of Nigerian jobs will require digital skills by 2030, this training is crucial for future-readiness.
Mrs. Fatima Sugra Tabi’a Mahmood, representing the Head of Service, called the workshop a step toward a technology-driven, globally competitive civil service.
“This is more than training; it’s an opportunity to shape the future of public service,” she said.
This programme is a major push to ensure Nigeria’s civil servants are ready to lead in a rapidly digitizing world.
