The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has announced plans to establish over 1,600 ICT centres across Nigeria in the coming years, aiming to ensure every Nigerian has access to digital technology and skills.
Speaking at the commissioning of a new community ICT centre in Lagos, NITDA’s Director General, Kashifu Inuwa, revealed that the agency has already set up 222 ICT facilities in the last two years. These include school ICT tools, community centres, and ICT hubs. So far, 18 community centres and three ICT hubs have been built.
“Our goal is to have every community and every Nigerian participate in the digital economy,” Inuwa said, emphasizing the government’s commitment to inclusivity and economic diversification under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
The initiative targets underserved and remote areas to bridge the digital divide, providing access to technology and digital skills regardless of social status or location.
The Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, represented by Director Johnson Bareyei, highlighted that these centres will support digital skills development through programs like the 3 Million Technical Talent initiative. They will also offer support for startups and tech entrepreneurs, regulatory guidance, and foster collaboration with local institutions.
