TikTok, NITDA, and DSN Partner for Expanded #SaferTogether Digital Safety Campaign

TikTok has announce that we’ve partnered with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and Data Science Nigeria (DSN) to launch the second phase of the #SaferTogether  online safety and digital awareness program, which took place in Lagos and Abuja. Our goal is to equip parents, teachers, and guardians with the knowledge and tools needed to help young people safely navigate TikTok and the broader digital landscape.

The #SaferTogether  initiative, which began in 2022, has already made significant strides in improving digital safety awareness across Nigeria. Phase 1 focussed on educating 537 teachers and 1,037 parents in major cities like Abuja, Lagos, and Kano on TikTok’s safety features and promoted positive mental health in digital environments.

Building on the success of Phase 1, we’re excited to expand with Phase 2, which includes NITDA as a strategic partner. This partnership aligns perfectly with NITDA’s mission to foster digital literacy, enhance technology infrastructure, and support inclusive access to digital tools and services. Together, we at TikTok, alongside NITDA and DSN, are committed to making Nigeria’s digital spaces safer for all while strengthening cybersecurity and digital trust.

In Phase 2 of the #SaferTogether campaign, we’re extending our reach to more regions, including Edo and Kaduna, and covering crucial topics like misinformation, cyberbullying, sexting, digital citizenship, fake news, child sexual violence, and data protection. These workshops will engage a broad range of stakeholders, including civil society organizations, government representatives, community leaders, parents, teachers, and guardians.

We believe that empowering parents, teachers, and guardians with digital literacy skills is not just about protecting users, it is about enabling an informed community to actively shape a safer digital environment for everyone. Our dedication to community safety remains unwavering, and through local partnerships, like our collaboration with DSN, we are extending these educational resources beyond our platform, building a resilient and knowledgeable online community.

– Fortune Mgwili-Sibanda, Government Relations and Public Policy Director for Africa

The digital world is now part of our daily lives for learning, engagement, and socializing. We have a shared responsibility to make this space safer, and we are excited to continue with the Safer Together campaign, providing parents, teachers, and guardians with essential insights on digital wellness.

– Dr. Olubayo Adekanmbi, Founder and CEO, Data Science Nigeria