NITDA, MTN Foundation Partner To Boost Digital Literacy

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NITDA MTN Foundation — The executive director, MTN Foundation, Odunayo Sanya (third from left) and the director-general, National Information Technology Development Agency, Mallam Kashifu Abdullahi flanked by staff of both organisations when the foundation’s executive director paid a courtesy call to the agency’s headquarters in Abuja.

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the MTN Foundation have agreed to collaborate in advancing digital literacy and capacity building across Nigeria.

This partnership is part of broader efforts to reform the economy for sustained and inclusive growth, in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s industrialisation agenda.

During a courtesy visit by an MTN Foundation delegation, led by its executive director, Odunayo Sanya, to NITDA’s corporate headquarters in Abuja, NITDA’s director-general, Mallam Kashifu Abdullahi emphasised the need for synergy in promoting digital literacy. He highlighted that NITDA’s Digital Literacy for All (DL4ALL) initiative aims to achieve 95 per cent digital literacy across Nigeria by 2027, aligning with the agency’s strategic goal of fostering digital skills development.

Abdullahi also noted that NITDA is working on a national digital literacy framework based on UNESCO and DigiCom standards. This framework includes a three-phase curriculum tailored for primary, secondary and tertiary education, with a strong focus on prioritising skills over certifications.

The MTN Foundation, which shares similar objectives, currently offers online learning programmes with over 4,000 courses and 2,000 young Nigerians have already registered.

Commending NITDA’s initiatives, Sanya invited the agency to unveil its academy platform on April 17, 2025. Both organisations have agreed to establish a joint committee to drive their shared objectives efficiently.

This collaboration is expected to significantly enhance digital literacy, equip Nigerians with essential tech skills and contribute to the country’s national development agenda.