Nigeria Launches Digital Literacy Bootcamp for 1,050 Pupils in Jigawa State

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA),  in collaboration with The Peace Institute (TPI)  and other local partners, has commenced a significant three-week training camp aimed at boosting digital literacy among 1,050 primary school pupils. The initiative targets students from 45 schools in Hadejia town, Jigawa State, with a particular focus on those from underserved communities.

This strategic alliance underscores a concerted effort to enhance access to quality education within Jigawa State. The training camp features a comprehensive curriculum encompassing Technology, Mathematics, Science, Engineering, and Arts (STEM+A), designed to build a robust academic foundation for young learners.

Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, Director General of NITDA, represented by Dr. Ahmed Yusuf Tambuwal, Acting Director of the Digital Literacy and Capacity Building Department, emphasized the agency’s commitment to ensuring every Nigerian is digitally literate. He highlighted the critical role of such campaigns in underserved areas to achieve Nigeria’s ambitious national target of 70% digital literacy by 2027.

The program’s reach extends beyond direct student training, as it will also enhance the capabilities of 30 local teachers through workshops, educational resources, and community engagement, facilitated by seven tutors from the University of Rome, Italy. This approach is designed to foster innovation, promote collaboration, spark curiosity, and encourage local ownership of educational development.

The initiative aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration’s dedication to youth empowerment, education reform, and innovation-driven development. Hadejia was strategically selected for its readiness, supportive local environment, and its importance to the broader digital transformation of Northern Nigeria.