The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to achieving 95% digital literacy across Nigeria by 2030, marking a major step in advancing the country’s digital transformation agenda.
The pledge was made during the inaugural meeting of the National Digital Literacy Technical Working Group (NDL-TWG) held at the Digital Bridge Institute (DBI) headquarters in Abuja. The group, led by DBI President Mr. David Daser, has been tasked with coordinating and scaling digital literacy initiatives nationwide.
Daser highlighted that digital literacy is now central to President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, emphasizing its role in empowering citizens, creating jobs, and fostering national development.
> “Digital literacy is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity for economic prosperity and sociQ1al inclusion,” he said.
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He noted that while many digital initiatives have emerged across Nigeria, their fragmented nature and infrastructural challenges have limited their overall impact. The NDL-TWG aims to harmonize these efforts under a unified strategy.
Co-chair of the group and Executive Secretary of the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), Prof. Idris Bugaje, also voiced strong support. He cited NBTE’s success with digital accreditation and database integration as proof that digital transformation is both achievable and beneficial.
The initiative is backed by the Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, NITDA, and other key agencies, signaling broad-based commitment.
The government sees digital literacy as a foundational step toward building an inclusive, future-ready Nigeria.
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