NITDA Trains Nigerian Children in Coding, Digital Skills Across Four States
Beyond coding and technical skills, the bootcamp also focused on critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, persistence and problem-solving. Participants in the four completed locations received certificates and gadgets at closing ceremonies in recognition of their achievements.
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has concluded its 2026 Kids Long Vacation Coding Bootcamp across Kano, Kwara, Jigawa and Gombe states, as part of efforts to expose Nigerian children to digital skills and emerging technologies.
The programme, organised in partnership with stakeholders, provided participating children with foundational knowledge in coding, computational thinking, digital creativity and emerging technologies. Similar training activities are still ongoing across the South-South, South-East and South-West regions.
Beyond coding and technical skills, the bootcamp also focused on critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, persistence and problem-solving. Participants in the four completed locations received certificates and gadgets at closing ceremonies in recognition of their achievements.
NITDA said the continued activities in other regions demonstrate the nationwide scope of the initiative and its commitment to expanding early access to digital skills among Nigerian children.
The Director General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa, represented by the Director of the Special Duties Office, Babajide Ajayi, described the participants as “young digital creators, innovators and potential technology leaders.”
He encouraged the children to remain curious and confident by applying their skills through practical projects, technology competitions, exploration of emerging tools and collaboration with their peers.
Inuwa also urged parents and guardians to support the children’s responsible use of technology and nurture their interests, stressing that continued guidance could help transform the skills gained during the programme into lifelong interests and future careers.
He reaffirmed NITDA’s commitment to early digital skills development, saying that equipping young Nigerians with relevant technological competencies is critical to the country’s digital transformation and efforts to build a globally competitive digital workforce.
