The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has formally launched its nationwide “Digital Literacy for All Initiative” (DL4ALL), extending its reach across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. This marks a significant scale-up from its earlier pilot phase, which successfully trained 152,790 individuals in 12 states.
With the nationwide rollout, NITDA is aiming to empower 70% of Nigerians with digital skills by 2027 and push that figure to 95% by 2030. The initiative aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which champions inclusive growth through technological advancement.
Describing DL4ALL as more than a typical technology programme, NITDA highlighted its strategic role as a national movement to bridge critical divides in education, employment, digital safety, and financial inclusion. The agency has identified six core areas where digital competency will be developed: device and software operation, information and data literacy, communication and collaboration, digital content creation, online safety, and problem-solving.
“We are building a future where no Nigerian is left behind,” NITDA affirmed, underlining the initiative’s inclusive focus. To achieve wide-scale impact, the programme will be implemented in collaboration with local authorities, private companies, and development partners, especially targeting underserved and remote communities.
The broader goal is to establish a digitally inclusive economy where Nigerians at all levels are equipped with the fundamental skills required to navigate and benefit from a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
In March, the Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, announced that over 1.1 million people in Enugu State alone would be trained in digital skills by 2027 as part of the DL4ALL programme. This initiative, alongside others such as the 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) programme, is part of the government’s wider ambition to ensure 90% of Nigerians achieve digital literacy by the end of the decade.
Tijani explained that while not all Nigerians will become tech professionals, they will be provided with a robust digital foundation, allowing them the opportunity to engage meaningfully in the digital economy.