The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has reaffirmed her commitment to youth empowerment through education and technology by commissioning ten new Digital Learning Centres across the country. The initiative aims to promote digital inclusion, skills acquisition, and technological innovation among young Nigerians.
According to a statement received by TVC, the intervention aligns with the First Lady’s vision to complement President Bola Tinubu’s development agenda in education and human capital development. The statement reads, “The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has reaffirmed her commitment to youth empowerment through education with the commissioning of ten new Digital Learning Centres across the country.”
The centres, which were inaugurated virtually from the State House in Abuja, are located in Abia, Delta, Edo, Kano, Katsina, Lagos, Nasarawa, Ondo, Yobe, and Zamfara States. Implemented under the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), the project is part of the administration’s plan to ensure that Nigerian youth gain access to quality education and digital skills necessary for today’s economy.
According to the statement, the initiative was developed in collaboration with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) to bridge the gap between education and employability. It added, “In partnership with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), the Digital Learning Centres are designed to promote technological literacy and bridge the gap between education and employability. The collaboration reflects a shared national goal of building a knowledge-based economy where young Nigerians can thrive in a technology-driven world.”
Senator Tinubu noted that the programme goes beyond providing computers and internet access. She said it focuses on nurturing creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship among Nigerian youth. “By integrating technology into learning, the programme seeks to empower students and communities, particularly in underserved areas, to participate in the opportunities of the digital age,” she said.
The Renewed Hope Initiative’s Digital Learning Project reinforces the Federal Government’s commitment to inclusive growth and sustainable development. It also highlights the belief that every Nigerian child, regardless of background or location, deserves equal access to digital tools and education needed to shape Nigeria’s future in the global digital economy.