The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has officially launched the Digital Literacy for All Initiative (DL4ALL) across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. This follows a successful pilot that trained over 152,000 Nigerians in 12 states.
With an ambitious goal of equipping 70% of Nigerians with digital skills by 2027 and reaching 95% by 2030, DL4ALL is central to President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which seeks to drive inclusive growth through technology.
More than a tech training program, NITDA describes DL4ALL as a national movement to bridge gaps in education, employment, financial inclusion, and online safety. The initiative focuses on building core competencies in six areas: device and software operations, data literacy, communication, digital content creation, online safety, and problem-solving.
NITDA emphasized that DL4ALL aims to make Nigeria a digitally inclusive economy, with no citizen left behind. The program will rely on partnerships with local governments, private organizations, and development agencies to reach underserved areas.
This initiative aligns with broader efforts by the Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy to prepare Nigeria’s youthful population for global opportunities. In March, the Minister announced plans to train over 1.1 million Enugu residents by 2027 as part of DL4ALL. He also reaffirmed the federal government’s goal to make 90% of Nigerians digitally literate by 2030 through various programs, including the ongoing 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) initiative.
Digital literacy, the minister explained, is not about turning every Nigerian into a tech professional, but about giving citizens a solid foundation to participate in the digital economy.
