In pursuit of Nigeria’s ambitious goal of achieving 70 percent digital literacy by 2027, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in partnership with The Peace Institute (TPI) and other local collaborators, has launched a three-week Transformative Training Camp in Hadejia, Jigawa State.
The programme is set to benefit 1,050 pupils from 45 primary schools, particularly from underserved communities, while also strengthening the capacity of 30 teachers through workshops, educational resources, and community engagement.
Focusing on Technology, Mathematics, Science, Engineering, and Arts (STEAM), the camp is designed to build a strong academic foundation, foster innovation, and inspire curiosity among young learners.
NITDA Director General, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, represented by Dr. Ahmed Yusuf Tambuwal, Acting Director of Digital Literacy and Capacity Building, stressed that “every Nigerian deserves to be digitally literate,” adding that targeted campaigns in underserved communities are crucial to meeting the 2027 target.
The programme will be facilitated by seven tutors from the University of Rome, Italy, who will work alongside local educators to enhance teaching skills and encourage local ownership of educational development.
The initiative also reflects President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, highlighting his administration’s commitment to youth empowerment, education reform, and innovation-driven development. Hadejia was selected for its readiness, supportive local environment, and strategic role in driving the digital transformation of Northern Nigeria.
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