The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to digital literacy as a key driver of economic growth, social inclusion, and national prosperity, saying that no meaningful digital economy can thrive without it.
Inuwa reiterated this while delivering a presentation titled “Nigeria’s Journey to a Digital Economy” at the BusinessDay CEO Forum, held in Lagos under the theme “From Reforms to Recovery.”
Inuwa said the Digital Literacy for All (DL4ALL) Initiative aimed at achieving 70 percent digital literacy by 2027 across all sectors of the Nigerian economy, is laying the groundwork for a resilient, tech-driven future in the country.
He stated that, “Digital literacy is the foundation of our digital economy. It is not just about knowing how to use devices or apps, it is about empowering people to unlock opportunities for entrepreneurship, job creation, and economic participation.”
The NITDA DG explained that the DL4ALL Initiative targets Nigerians from all walks of life, including those in schools, offices, marketplaces, and underserved communities, with a view to bridging digital gaps and driving inclusion.
According to him, the initiative is designed to provide people with essential digital skills through mobile literacy campaigns, community training hubs, and accessible online platforms.
He added that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda prioritises digital innovation as a critical driver of Nigeria’s economic diversification through accelerating industrialisation, digitisation, creative arts, manufacturing, and innovation.
While emphasising that economic reform must not be seen as a destination, but as a continuous journey of improvement and adaptation, Inuwa said, “Reforming the economy to deliver sustained, inclusive growth is not about reaching a finish line. It is not something we achieve once and then stop. Rather, we must see it as a continuous journey, a constant process of improvement and innovation.”
