NITDA, UBEC deepen alliance to achieve 95% digital literacy by 2030
The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to deepening its partnership with the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) to boost digital literacy and expand access to technology in Nigeria’s basic education system.
Inuwa spoke while receiving the UBEC management team, led by its Executive Secretary, Dr Aisha Garba, during a courtesy visit to NITDA headquarters in Abuja. He said stronger collaboration is key to achieving Nigeria’s national digital literacy targets.
While noting progress in teacher training, Inuwa stressed the need to prioritise students and ensure measurable impact. He reiterated NITDA’s digital literacy targets of 70 per cent by 2027 and 95 per cent by 2030, calling for clear data on the number of learners being reached.
He emphasised the importance of data-driven monitoring, explaining that robust systems, supported by Artificial Intelligence and analytics, would help track trained teachers and the students they impact nationwide.
On infrastructure, Inuwa disclosed that over 1,500 digital learning centres have been established across the country. He, however, noted that while some are fully utilised, others remain underused, and called for improved coordination, data sharing and joint planning between both agencies.
He also urged stakeholders to explore sustainable models for improving internet connectivity in schools, stressing that reliable access is essential to maximising the benefits of digital learning facilities.
Beyond infrastructure, the NITDA boss offered to share the agency’s digital transformation playbook with UBEC and highlighted its AI roadmap, which includes training staff on Generative AI and streamlining internal processes to enhance efficiency and reduce administrative bottlenecks.
In her remarks, UBEC Executive Secretary, Dr Aisha Garba, described the partnership as strategic, noting that with over 47 million children in Nigeria’s basic education system, collaboration is essential to bridging access gaps and improving quality. She expressed appreciation for NITDA’s support and reaffirmed UBEC’s commitment to leveraging technology to strengthen education delivery nationwide.
