NITDA trains FCC staff, donates 35 laptops to drive data-driven oversight
In a strategic move to modernise Nigeria’s public service, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has concluded a specialised digital capacity-building programme for the Federal Character Commission (FCC), donating 35 laptops to support its transition from manual processes to a data-driven oversight model.
The initiative is aimed at promoting transparency and equitable representation across Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) by strengthening the Commission’s digital capacity.
Aligned with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s reform agenda for sustained economic growth and improved governance, the intervention forms part of NITDA’s Digital Literacy for All (DL4All) programme designed to build digital skills across public sector institutions.
The training, held at the Commission’s headquarters, focused on enhancing competencies in data analysis and data management—key skills required to improve institutional performance and service delivery.
Representing NITDA’s Director-General, Kashifu Inuwa, the Acting Director of Digital Literacy and Capacity Building, Dr Ahmed Yusuf Tambour, said the programme was tailored to align with the Commission’s statutory mandate.
He explained that the emphasis on data analysis and management directly supports the FCC’s responsibility of monitoring and ensuring equitable representation in the public service.
By strengthening staff capacity in data handling and digital tools, NITDA aims to improve the Commission’s ability to manage nationwide datasets efficiently and transparently. Inuwa noted that 35 participants were trained and that the programme was well received.
As part of the intervention, 35 laptops were donated to sustain the training outcomes and enhance workflow efficiency, reinforcing NITDA’s commitment to deepening digital inclusion and advancing a modern, data-driven public service.
