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The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has intensified efforts to transform Nigeria’s education sector through its flagship Digital Literacy for All (DL4ALL) initiative, with a two day intensive physical training programme for teachers from all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
The in person training, which began on September 18, 2025, in Abuja, builds on a successful virtual phase that engaged 3,600 teachers across the country for over two weeks. The online sessions laid the foundation in digital literacy, while the physical training focuses on practical, hands on application of digital tools in teaching.
Implemented in strategic partnership with the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) and the National Senior Secondary Education Commission (NSSEC), the DL4ALL programme aims to equip educators with the skills needed to deliver 21st century education and prepare students for a digital economy.
A core focus of the Abuja training is the development of Master Trainers carefully selected participants who will return to their states to train thousands of their colleagues using a proven train the trainer model. This cascading approach ensures wider reach, greater impact, and long term sustainability.
Participants have hailed the initiative as timely and transformative.
“This training has completely changed how I see teaching,” said Tanko Abdulkareem from Kuje Area Council, FCT. “I now understand how to use digital tools effectively in the classroom and can’t wait to share this with my colleagues.”
Muhammad Ademu from Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) described the programme as a critical step toward modernizing Nigeria’s education system. “This is exactly what we need to compete in a digital world,” he said.
Bamidele Gbenga Samuel of Government Secondary School, Gwagwalada, emphasized its role in closing the digital divide: “If teachers are not digitally literate, how can we prepare our students for the future?”
Miss Veronica Miapie of the FCT Secondary Education Board added that digital literacy is no longer optional. “This initiative is building the foundation for generations to come,” she noted.
Through its Digital Literacy and Capacity Building Directorate, NITDA continues to lead Nigeria’s transition into a knowledge-driven, digitally inclusive society. The DL4ALL programme is a vital pillar of the Agency’s mission to align education with global technological advancement.
