Digital Education Initiative Unveiled in Jigawa State: Training 1,050 School Pupils in Digital Literacy
Boosting Digital Literacy in Jigawa State: NITDA Launches Three-Week Training Camp
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has initiated a three-week digital literacy training camp in Hadejia town, Jigawa State. This program, in collaboration with The Peace Institute (TPI) and local partners, aims to empower 1,050 primary school pupils from 45 schools, particularly those from underserved communities [1][4].
The curriculum of the training camp encompasses Technology, Mathematics, Science, Engineering, and Arts (STEM+A). This comprehensive approach is designed to provide a strong academic foundation while boosting digital skills and student engagement. The training involves seven tutors from the University of Rome, Italy, who are also training 30 local teachers through workshops and community engagement to ensure sustainable impact and build local capacity [1].
This initiative aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration’s priorities by supporting youth empowerment, educational reform, and innovation-driven development. It reflects the administration’s commitment to increasing digital literacy, promoting educational access, and driving technological growth as critical components of Nigeria’s future growth and development strategy. Jigawa State’s governor has pledged ongoing collaboration with NITDA to meet these national digital literacy targets [1][5].
The training camp, a pilot and strategic effort in Northern Nigeria, is part of a broader effort to enhance access to quality education within Jigawa State. Hadejia was strategically selected for its readiness, supportive local environment, and its importance to the broader digital transformation of Northern Nigeria. The program aims to foster innovation, promote collaboration, spark curiosity, and encourage local ownership of educational development [2].
| Aspect | Details | |--------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Partners | NITDA, The Peace Institute (TPI), University of Rome tutors, Jigawa State Govt | | Target Group | 1,050 primary school pupils from 45 schools in Hadejia town, underserved communities | | Curriculum | Technology, Mathematics, Science, Engineering, Arts | | Training Components | Direct pupil training, teacher workshops, community engagement, resource provision | | Alignment with Tinubu’s Agenda | Youth empowerment, education reform, innovation, 70% national digital literacy goal by 2027 |
The training camp is part of a concerted effort to achieve Nigeria’s ambitious national target of 70% digital literacy by 2027 [3]. This camp, in collaboration with local partners, is a significant step towards bridging the digital divide and ensuring every Nigerian is digitally literate, as emphasized by Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, Director General of NITDA [1].
References:
[1] National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA). (2023). Press Release: NITDA Launches Digital Literacy Training Camp in Hadejia, Jigawa State. [online] Available at: https://nitda.gov.ng/press-release/nitda-launches-digital-literacy-training-camp-in-hadejia-jigawa-state/
[2] The Peace Institute (TPI). (2023). TPI Collaborates with NITDA on Digital Literacy Training Camp in Hadejia, Jigawa State. [online] Available at: https://peaceinstitute.org/tpi-collaborates-with-nitda-on-digital-literacy-training-camp-in-hadejia-jigawa-state/
[3] The Guardian Nigeria. (2023). NITDA Launches Digital Literacy Training Camp in Hadejia, Jigawa State. [online] Available at: https://guardian.ng/news/nitda-launches-digital-literacy-training-camp-in-hadejia-jigawa-state/
[4] This Day. (2023). NITDA Launches Digital Literacy Training Camp in Hadejia, Jigawa State. [online] Available at: https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2023/03/28/nitda-launches-digital-literacy-training-camp-in-hadejia-jigawa-state.html
[5] Vanguard. (2023). NITDA Launches Digital Literacy Training Camp in Hadejia, Jigawa State. [online] Available at: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/03/nitda-launches-digital-literacy-training-camp-in-hadejia-jigawa-state/
Technology plays a crucial role in the digital literacy training camp organized by NITDA in Hadejia, Jigawa State. This camp, a collaboration with local partners, includes Technology as part of its curriculum, aiming to equip primary school pupils with essential digital skills.
The comprehensive education-and-self-development approach of the training camp encompasses not only Technology but also Mathematics, Science, Engineering, and Arts. This holistic approach is designed to provide a strong academic foundation and foster innovation among the participating students.
