Nigeria’s groundbreaking digital literacy drive took the spotlight at the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) 2025 during a high-level session themed “Open Forum #76: Digital Literacy as a Precondition for Achieving Universal Access.”
The session underscored the vital role of digital skills in unlocking economic growth and digital transformation, stressing that universal access is impossible without first addressing digital literacy gaps.
Nigeria was highlighted as a global case study through its National Digital Literacy Framework (NDLF) and the flagship Digital Literacy for All (DL4All) initiative. Both programmes are designed to equip every Nigerian with the skills required to participate meaningfully in today’s technology-driven economy.
Delegates heard how the Nigerian model—anchored on robust policy, multi-stakeholder collaboration, and cost-effective delivery—has driven impressive progress, particularly in rural and underserved communities. Despite challenges such as a large population and historically low literacy rates, the country has effectively leveraged partnerships with the private sector, civil society, and volunteers to close the digital divide at scale.
The session also featured the active participation of Nigerian lawmakers and senior government officials, who reaffirmed the nation’s commitment to building an inclusive, digitally literate society. Nigeria’s success story sparked engaging dialogue around shared global challenges, encouraging collaboration among countries seeking to strengthen their own digital literacy programmes.
Prominent Nigerian participants included Senator Salisu Afolabi Salisu (Chairman, Senate Committee on IT and Cybersecurity), Senator Plang Diket, Hon. Stanley Adedeji (Chairman, House Committee), and Hon. Shina Oyedeji, among others.
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