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The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in conjunction with the Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy, has concluded a four-day capacity building of Women on ICT Techprenuership in Dutse, Jigawa state capital, where 60 brand new HP laptops were presented to all participants who were drawn from various local governments within the state.
The training is part of NITDA’s nation-wide capacity building on digital literacy for youths and women across the country. It is designed as part of efforts in bridging the digital divide in the country through the implementation of the National Digital Economy Policy and Strategy (NDEPS).
Digital literacy and skills, which is a key pillar in the agency’s Strategic Road Map and Action Plan (SRAP) 2021-2024 has remained a key focus of the agency under its Director General, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, in ensuring the acquisition of digital skills across different works of life as well as support the goal of achieving 95% digital literacy level in the next ten years.
The Governor of Jigawa State, Badaru Abubakar, who was represented by the Special Assistant on Economic Empowerment, Malam Muhammed Mujaddadi, commended NITDA’s commitment to innovation-driven enterprises for micro, small and medium enterprises to thrive.
The participants were advised to make good use of the tools received from NITDA in collaboration with the Jigawa State Government in ensuring that they are self-reliant in the Digital world.
“The aim of the training is to equip the women on how to utilize modern ICT tools in doing their online businesses”, said Abdullahi. He was represented by the supervisory department’s desk officer, Folayan Michael Oluwasegun.
