The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has commissioned a Community Information Technology Centre in Akesan, Lagos State, as part of ongoing efforts to deepen digital inclusion across Nigeria.
Kashifu Inuwa, Director General of NITDA, who led the unveiling of the digital facility, which he says aligns with the Federal Government’s strategy to provide underserved communities with tools and skills needed to participate in the digital economy.
“This initiative is more than just the unveiling of a building,” Inuwa says at the commissioning. “It represents a bold step towards unlocking opportunities and bridging the digital divide within the community.”
The Akesan Community IT Centre is designed as a technology hub to provide training, promote digital literacy, and foster youth empowerment through access to modern ICT infrastructure.
The Akesan Community IT Centre is designed as a technology hub to provide training, promote digital literacy, and foster youth empowerment through access to modern ICT infrastructure.
Inuwa says the project supports the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, which places emphasis on economic diversification and digital access for all Nigerians.
According to the NITDA chief, the President is committed to creating a digitally inclusive nation where citizens can improve their livelihoods through technology.
“The Renewed Hope Agenda highlights inclusivity and economic diversification, and this centre is a practical step towards realising that vision,” Inuwa says.
The commissioning attracted dignitaries from various sectors, including officials from the Federal Government, Lagos State University of Education, and members of the Akesan community, who expressed support for the initiative.
The Community IT Centre joins a growing network of digital infrastructure projects under NITDA’s mandate to foster nationwide access to information and communication technologies, especially in underserved and remote areas, the government agency says.
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