The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, says by 2030, 90% of Nigerians should be digitally literate.
“We have a programme called digital literacy,” the minister said on Thursday during an exclusive live appearance on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily programme.
“The plan is that by 2030, 90% of Nigerians should be digitally literate. Digital literacy doesn’t mean that you become a technical talent but it gives you the foundation to be able to choose that you also want to participate in the digital economy.”
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Dr Bosun Tijani further said the Federal Government has plans to train three million Nigerians in technical skills in the next few years. He said his ministry is collaborating with state governments to accomplish the vision and make the initiative is well-supported.
The minister further said that the Federal Government plans to set up hardware training centres in popular tech hubs like Aba in Abia State and Computer Village in Lagos State.
He said the goal is to advance manpower development and expand job opportunities for over 200 million Nigerians.
