In a renewed effort to empower young Nigerians with in-demand digital skills, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in partnership with GetBundi Education Technology, has launched Phase 2 of its digital skills training programme for members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).
The training, which focuses on Graphics Design, Digital Marketing, and Cybersecurity, is a continuation of NITDA’s ambitious Digital Literacy for All Initiative (DL4ALL) — a strategic programme aimed at achieving 70% digital literacy across Nigeria by 2027.
Building on the success of last year’s pilot phase, where selected corps members were trained and subsequently onboarded as Digital Literacy Champions and NITDA ambassadors, this new phase is designed to offer practical, employable skills that enhance job readiness and foster entrepreneurship among corps members.
“This is not just a training programme; it’s a movement to create a digitally literate, competitive, and resilient workforce for Nigeria’s future,” said a spokesperson from NITDA.
Under the collaboration, GetBundi developed a digital literacy framework aligned with six core competency areas identified by DL4ALL. Corps members who participated in the first phase have already begun transferring their knowledge at their places of primary assignment, helping to deepen digital capacity at the grassroots.
In return for their contributions, NITDA and GetBundi are now equipping them with intermediate and advanced-level training, tailored to meet the evolving demands of Nigeria’s digital economy.
The initiative is also tied into broader national goals — including inclusion, innovation, and sustainable development — by ensuring Nigeria’s large informal sector gains access to foundational digital skills that are essential for accessing educational, employment, and financial opportunities.
“Digital literacy is the foundation of the modern workforce. It’s what will help Nigeria tap into the global knowledge economy, especially through its young population,” said Osita Nweze, a digital policy analyst.
NITDA reaffirmed its commitment to implementing DL4ALL through a multi-stakeholder approach, working with key partners like GetBundi to expand its reach and impact across Nigeria.
Meanwhile, GetBundi has also partnered with the National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE) to roll out a similar programme across 29 federal colleges of education, targeting over 2,900 students in the pilot phase. This programme covers Graphics, Excel, Video Editing, and Digital Marketing, aimed at preparing the next generation of teachers with essential 21st-century digital skills.
Both initiatives underline Nigeria’s growing recognition of the centrality of digital literacy in transforming education, creating job opportunities, and safeguarding the country’s digital future.