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Embed Digital Literacy in Varsity Courses, NITDA to NUC

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December 9, 2024
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L-r: Kashifu Inuwa, director general of NITDA and Chris J Maiyaki, executive secretary of the National University Commission (NUC).

L-r: Kashifu Inuwa, director general of NITDA and Chris J Maiyaki, executive secretary of the National University Commission (NUC).

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The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is partnering with the National Universities Commission (NUC) to embed digital literacy as a general course in all Nigerian universities.

The Director General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, disclosed this during a courtesy visit to the NUC headquarters in Abuja.

According to him, this collaboration builds on the success of the Digital Literacy for All initiative (DL4ALL) implemented at Nasarawa State University, Keffi, and marks a significant milestone in advancing digital skills and preparing Nigeriaโ€™s youth for the digital economy.

He emphasised that equipping students with essential digital skills through formal education is critical to achieving Nigeriaโ€™s digital economy goals.

He explained that NITDAโ€™s Strategic Roadmap and Action Plan (SRAP 2.0) has 8 pillars, with fostering digital literacy and cultivating talent as a priority.

โ€œWe aim to achieve 70% digital literacy by 2027 and 95% by 2030. Embedding digital skills as a general course in universities is a sustainable solution to achieve this target,โ€ he added.

Building on the Nasarawa State University pilot, where digital literacy was introduced as a self learning credit-earning course with support from Cisco, NITDA seeks to replicate the model nationwide.

โ€œWith NUCโ€™s support, we can make digital literacy a standard requirement like English and Mathematics, empowering students to navigate and contribute to the digital economy effectively,โ€ said Inuwa.

Emphasising the role of universities in achieving these goals, Inuwa said,

โ€œUniversities are critical stakeholders, and esearch is the foundation of any robust economy, and we must collaborate to build a technology research ecosystem that addresses national challenges.โ€

He also stressed the importance of aligning education with industry demands, particular through The Nigerian Start-Up Act, a legal framework that will nurture entrepreneurial ecosystems. With NUCโ€™s guidance, universities can tailor their programmes to equip students with high-demand skills, ensuring they graduate as job creators rather than job seekers.

The DG reiterated the significance of collaboration, according to him, โ€œno one succeeds in isolation. This partnership with NUC is vital for achieving our vision. Together, we can prepare our citizens for the future, bridge the digital divide, and position Nigeria as a global talent hub.”

Following the DGโ€™s remarks, Chris Maiyaki, the executive secretary of the NUC, commended the initiative and affirmed the commissionโ€™s commitment to driving digital transformation within Nigeriaโ€™s university system.

He emphasised the urgency of integrating digital literacy into the university curriculum, stating that,

โ€œthe rapidity of change in the digital revolution makes a strong case for the Nigerian university system to be part and parcel of this transformation. Digital literacy is one resource with profound impact; you can hardly function today without significant technological skills.โ€

While acknowledging the challenges faced by Nigerian universities in terms of digital infrastructure, Maiyaki expressed optimism about the partnership, and reaffirmed his commitment towards its full implementation.

โ€œWe are very proud of this initiative. It presents huge potential for our university system to key into the rapidly expanding digital landscape. Using digital platforms to enrich our research ecosystem and exploring the possibilities of artificial intelligence are cross-cutting issues that can transform higher education,โ€ he added.

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