The Federal Government of Nigeria has intensified its push for digital transformation with the rollout of the Digital Literacy for All (DL4ALL) workforce initiative, training more than 45,000 civil servants per course across the federal service.
The programme, implemented by the National Information Technology Development Agency in collaboration with the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, features four core modules: Digital Awareness; Use of Computers and Mobile Devices; Digital Content Creation, Communication and Collaboration; and Digital Safety and Security.
Participation figures ranged between 45,813 and 54,377 enrollees per module, covering roughly 65 to 75 per cent of the federal workforce.
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Completion rates varied from 38.1 per cent to 44.6 per cent, with stronger engagement recorded in the more advanced modules—an indication of growing digital capability and interest among public servants.
In a statement issued yesterday, NITDA’s Director of Corporate Communications and Media Relations, Hadiza Umar, said the initiative has equipped tens of thousands of workers with essential digital skills, creating a structured pathway for intermediate and specialised digital training across ministries, departments, and agencies.
Institutional leadership and internal coordination were cited as key drivers of performance.
While larger institutions such as the Federal Ministry of Education and the Federal Ministry of Defence recorded the highest enrolment and completion numbers, some smaller agencies achieved completion rates above 70 per cent, reflecting the impact of dedicated digital literacy champions and consistent monitoring.
During a courtesy visit and award presentation at the civil service office, NITDA Director-General Kashifu Inuwa noted that collaboration with the Cisco Networking Academy has enabled civil servants to access quality digital training at minimal cost.
He disclosed that from 2026, participants will be able to advance into specialised areas such as networking, cybersecurity, data fundamentals, programming, and emerging technologies.
With the foundational phase firmly in place, NITDA plans to transition towards job-specific and role-based digital competencies, institutionalise the Digital Literacy Champion model across MDAs, and enhance oversight through the national DL4ALL dashboard.
The initiative aligns with the government’s broader objective of achieving at least 70 per cent digital literacy by 2027 and repositioning Nigeria’s public service as a more efficient, technology-driven, and citizen-focused institution.
