In Abuja, the Grand Finale of the Tech4Dev Digital for All Challenge 2.0 became more than a competition.
It marked a turning point: the Federal Government, through the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has placed digital literacy at the centre of Nigeria’s education system, from primary schools to universities.
NITDA’s Director-General, Kashifu Abdullahi, announced the move through his representative, Aristotle Onumo.
He set out the targets clearly.
By 2030, the government wants 95% of Nigerians digitally literate.
By 2027, it plans to train 30 million people.
Training Beyond Classrooms
To show progress, Abdullahi cited Nasarawa State University, where lecturers now embed digital literacy in General Studies and help students earn Cisco certification in their first year.
Meanwhile, NITDA, the Ministry of Education and the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) are driving skills nationwide.
The NYSC trains corps members as “Digital Literacy Champions” and posts them to all 774 local government areas.
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The government also raised the stakes for civil servants.
It now links promotion to digital competence, pushing reform and stronger service delivery.
Challenge Winners Rewarded
At the event, Abdullahi applauded Tech4Dev for aligning with NITDA’s mission.
He called digital literacy “essential for innovation, job creation and competitiveness”.
Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, added that digital skills boost employability and urged young people to act.
The challenge itself proved the impact.
It reached over one million Nigerians and rewarded winners nationwide.
Miracle Michael took ₦15m, followed by Chinedu Arisa (₦12.5m), Ismail Adam (₦10m) and Uluchi Chibueze (₦7.5m).
