The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced plans to leverage the Digital Bridge Institute's (DBI) designation as an International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Digital Transformation Centre (DTC) to accelerate digital literacy and enhance digital inclusion in Nigeria. This move aims to equip more Nigerians with the skills needed to participate effectively in the digital economy. The NCC made this known during a courtesy visit by the Senior Digital Skills Officer of the ITU, Ms. Robyn Fysh, to the NCC Head Office in Abuja.
The visit took place on the sidelines of Fysh's official engagement in Nigeria, which forms part of her mission to DBI following its designation by the ITU as a DTC. This recognition places DBI within a global network of institutions dedicated to advancing digital skills and digital transformation initiatives. DBI also serves as the ITU's Digital Training Academy (DTA) in Nigeria, further solidifying its role in the country's digital development.
Representing the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida, the Director, Research and Development, Babagana Digima, received Fysh and members of the DBI delegation led by its President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. David Daser. During the meeting, Digima reaffirmed the commission's commitment to innovation, capacity development, and digital transformation.
Digima noted that DBI's designation as an ITU Digital Transformation Centre presented a significant opportunity to deepen collaboration among the NCC, DBI, and the ITU in advancing digital skills development and digital inclusion across the country. He emphasized that this partnership would help expand access to digital literacy and capacity-building programmes.
The NCC's move to leverage DBI's ITU recognition is expected to have a positive impact on Nigeria's digital skills ecosystem. According to Digima, DBI's recognition as an ITU Digital Transformation Centre is a significant milestone for Nigeria's digital skills ecosystem and an opportunity to expand access to digital literacy and capacity-building programmes across the country.
The partnership between the NCC, DBI, and ITU is expected to drive digital transformation in Nigeria, enabling more citizens to participate in the digital economy. This collaboration will help address the country's digital skills gap and promote digital inclusion, ultimately contributing to Nigeria's economic growth and development.
The NCC's commitment to innovation and digital transformation is evident in its efforts to leverage DBI's ITU recognition. With this partnership, the commission aims to create a more digitally literate and inclusive society, ultimately driving Nigeria's economic growth and development.
Key points
- The NCC will leverage DBI's ITU recognition to advance digital literacy and digital inclusion in Nigeria.
- DBI's designation as an ITU Digital Transformation Centre provides a significant opportunity for collaboration among the NCC, DBI, and ITU.
- The partnership aims to equip more Nigerians with the skills needed to participate effectively in the digital economy.
