The National Digital Literacy Framework (NDLF) was developed to propel Nigeria into a digital economy, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has said.
This emanated from a Stakeholders Awareness Session on the NDLF held recently at the Nordic Hotel in Ikoyi, Lagos.
The NDLF from NITDA aims to provide a consistent definition of digital literacy and develop a national curriculum for digital literacy capacity building training that ensures that everyone, regardless of their background or location, has the opportunity to learn the digital skills they need to succeed in the 21st century economy also targets 95% digital literacy by 2030.
The event aimed to foster collaboration and awareness among stakeholders from various sectors in developing content tailored to the objectives outlined in the NDLF, according to NITDA.
Kashifu Inuwa, Director General of NITDA, who delivered the welcome address emphasised the importance of the session in advancing digital literacy across Nigeria.
Inuwa, who was represented by Dr. Falilat Jimoh, Head of Digital Inclusion at NITDA’s South West Zonal Office in Lagos, reiterated the agency’s commitment to leveraging the NDLF to propel Nigeria towards a digital economy.
The NITDA DG also highlighted the necessity of engaging stakeholders from diverse sectors to ensure the development of content that addresses specific needs outlined in the framework.
The NDLF, NITDA said, is aligned with the vision of Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu-led administration, sets ambitious targets for digital literacy in the nation. With a mid-term goal of achieving 70% digital literacy by 2027 and a long-term target of 95% by 2030, the framework reflects the government’s determination to equip citizens with essential digital skills necessary for the evolving digital landscape.
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