The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has stepped up efforts to transform Nigeria’s education sector by equipping teachers with vital digital skills under its flagship Digital Literacy for All (DL4ALL) initiative.
As part of this drive, the Agency commenced a two-day physical training programme in Abuja on September 18, 2025, drawing participants from the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The session builds on more than two weeks of virtual training that had already empowered 3,600 teachers nationwide with foundational digital knowledge.
Implemented in collaboration with the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) and the National Senior Secondary Education Commission (NSSEC), the programme reflects strong inter-agency synergy aimed at preparing teachers at both basic and secondary levels for 21st-century education delivery.
A key feature of the Abuja session is the empowerment of selected participants as Master Trainers. Through a structured train-the-trainer model, these educators will cascade acquired skills to thousands of teachers in their respective states and communities, amplifying the initiative’s impact and ensuring long-term sustainability.
Beneficiaries have described the programme as both timely and transformative.
- Tanko Abdulkareem from Kuje Area Council said the training broadened his understanding of digital classroom applications, enabling him to better support colleagues and improve student learning outcomes.
- Muhammad Ademu from Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) called it “a life-changing intervention” that would reposition Nigerian education for the realities of the digital economy.
- Bamidele Gbenga Samuel, of Government Secondary School, Gwagwalada, and the FCT Secondary Education Board, noted that the training equips teachers with tools to bridge the digital divide that has long hindered effective teaching.
- Miss Veronica Miapie of the FCT Secondary Education Board stressed that digital literacy is no longer optional, praising NITDA and its partners for prioritizing teacher capacity-building with benefits that will ripple across generations.
Through its Digital Literacy and Capacity Building (DLCB) department, NITDA has consistently demonstrated commitment to expanding access to digital knowledge. The DL4ALL initiative is a cornerstone of its broader mandate to align Nigeria with global technology trends and prepare citizens for participation in a knowledge-driven economy.
