The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has concluded a digital capacity-building programme for staff of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), as part of efforts to modernise public service operations and improve data-driven governance.
The intervention included the donation of 35 laptops and specialised training designed to transition the Commission from largely manual processes to a technology-enabled oversight framework.
Driving digital reform in public institutions
The initiative falls under NITDA’s Digital Literacy for All (DL4All) programme, which seeks to strengthen digital capacity across public institutions and align with the Federal Government’s broader reform agenda focused on economic transformation and improved service delivery.
The training, held at the FCC headquarters, focused on building competencies in data analysis and data management, two core capabilities considered essential to the Commission’s mandate.
Representing Kashifu Inuwa, NITDA’s director-general, Dr Ahmed Yusuf Tambour, the acting director of Digital Literacy and Capacity Building, said the programme was intentionally tailored to the FCC’s statutory responsibilities.
According to him, strengthening digital proficiency in data handling will enhance the Commission’s ability to perform its oversight role more efficiently.
Why this matters
The Federal Character Commission is responsible for monitoring equitable representation in public service appointments across Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs). Its operations rely heavily on accurate and structured datasets to ensure compliance with federal character principles.
By equipping 35 staff members with updated digital skills and providing laptops to support day-to-day operations, NITDA aims to improve the Commission’s capacity to manage nationwide data more transparently and effectively.
Officials described the programme as well received, noting that the tools provided would enable staff to integrate digital workflows into their routine processes.
Broader digital transformation agenda
The intervention underscores NITDA’s push to embed digital literacy within government institutions as part of Nigeria’s wider public sector reform strategy.
By improving institutional data capabilities, the agency is positioning digital transformation not just as a technology upgrade, but as a governance reform tool aimed at strengthening accountability, efficiency, and inclusive national development.
As Nigeria accelerates efforts to digitise public services, initiatives such as this signal a growing focus on building internal capacity within regulatory and oversight institutions.
