The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has reaffirmed its commitment to bridging Nigeria’s digital divide, specifically backing the nation’s ambitious goal to achieve 70 percent digital literacy by 2027.
During a high-level visit to the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) in Abuja, the Director of ITU’s Telecommunication Development Bureau (BDT), Dr. Cosmas Luckyson Zavazava, emphasized that Nigeria’s digital aspirations align perfectly with global mandates for inclusive ICT growth.
The visit served as a critical review of the National Digital Literacy Framework, a structured roadmap designed to bring technology skills to underserved segments of society.
To combat the persistent challenge of rural connectivity, officials discussed grassroots interventions, including the strategic deployment of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members as digital literacy ambassadors to act as frontline educators in remote communities.
Dr. Zavazava disclosed that Nigeria is currently a key beneficiary of a €15 million ITU-European Commission project focused on broadband infrastructure mapping and modeling across sub-Saharan Africa.
The collaboration further extends to global security, as Nigeria continues to participate in massive ITU-led cybersecurity drills that involve over 130 countries.
Representing the Director General of NITDA, Dr. Warowei Dimie noted that the agency is actively leveraging ITU’s global best practices to localize solutions for Nigeria’s unique digital landscape.
By integrating international expertise with local initiatives like the National Youth Service Corps, the partnership aims to ensure that the transition to a digital economy remains inclusive, resilient, and sustainable for all Nigerians.
