NITDA Requests Stakeholder Feedback For National Digital Skills Strategy Development

Share, like and Comment

Digital Literacy and IT Skills have become more indispensable for every global citizen, whether to communicate, find employment, receive comprehensive education, or socialize. The widening gaps in digital literacy and IT Talents in Nigeria risk creating a digital underclass.

To reduce this widening gap and realize the full potential of a digital economy which is aligned with the vision of President Muhammadu Buhari to diversify the Nigerian economy, create massive jobs and achieve 95 per cent Digital Literacy target of the National Digital Economy Policy and Strategy developed by the Federal Ministry of Communication and Digital Economy to reposition Nigeria and leverage the vast opportunities of the Digital and Technology Skills Talent

It is against this backdrop that the Honorable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, directs the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) to develop a National Digital Skills Strategy (NDSS). The development of this strategy is envisaged to Identify and Analyze the present Skills Gap and proffer implementable strategies, initiatives, and incentives as drivers to achieve the set vision.

More so it will provide a clear roadmap for National Digital Skills Strategy to meet global Industry demands, on how Nigeria can leverage its skilled human capital to diversify the economy into a sustainable digital economy.

NITDA is responsible for developing standards, guidelines, and frameworks for the IT sector in Nigeria as enshrined in section 6 of the NITDA Act 2007. The agency invites the public to contribute and participate in developing the National Digital Skills Strategy (NDSS) with a vision to make Nigeria Africa’s largest Tech-Talent factory.

Kindly use the link below to participate by providing input or contributing to the policy’s development as an expert/specialist volunteer

Send your Input/Contributions through the volunteer expert form: https://bit.ly/3F4TFNk   

For enquiry and information please send an email to academy@nitda.gov.ng


Share, like and Comment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Next Post

Festival Of Joy Promo Draw In Port Harcourt Announces The Winner Of The Second House Prize

Thu Dec 8 , 2022
Share, like and Comment In furtherance of its Festival of Joy loyalty reward promotion, leading mobile network operator Globacom held a draw on Thursday to determine the winner of a second three-bedroom house prize in Port Harcourt. In a press statement issued by the company after the Port Harcourt draw, […]

You May Like