Nasarawa Governor, Abdullahi Sule said with everyone embracing digital literacy, his administration is committed to developing technology where it will be possible for him to treat government files while outside the country.

Sule stated this at the weekend when the State in collaboration with National Information Technology Development Agency, NITDA as well as CISCO and the Nasarawa State University Keffi, NSUK launched the Digital Literacy for All Initiative, DL4ALL

He explained that the position information and communication technologies occupies both in government, various institutions and the communities made it possible for all categories of citizens to embrace digital literacy, adding that technology has change the process of governance in the world.

Sule who was represented by Commissioner for Science and Technology, Samuel Kafu Emgba, encouraged all students and lecturers to key into the initiative to exposed them to the current digital world.

Speaking while launching the initiative, Director General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi said DL4ALL seeks to ensure that every Nigerian has access to digital literacy.

According to him: ?The DL4ALL initiative was launched in July last year, with the National Digital Literacy Framework, NDLF, aimed at incorporating digital skills training into the academic curriculum, equipping students with essential technology skills to thrive in the digital age.

?This initiative represents a pivotal moment for Nigeria. By uniting academia, the private sector, and government, we are not only boosting digital literacy but strengthening our digital sovereignty.

?We are aiming to produce graduates who are equipped with practical technological skills, not just academic certificates,? he added.

Vice chancellor of Nasarawa State University Keffi, Prof Saadatu Hassan Liman, added that the partnership represents a transformative stage to equip students with essential digital literacy skills needed to succeed in the 21st century digital landscape. (The Nation)

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