The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency, Kashifu Inuwa, represented by Dr Ahmed Tambuwal, Acting Director of the Digital Literacy and Capacity Building Department, has reaffirmed NITDA’s commitment to empowering Nigerian women through digital skills.
Speaking at the opening of the 2nd Cohort of the IgniteHer Bootcamp, organised in collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency, he said the programme aims to unlock income-generating opportunities, boost digital literacy, and improve economic well-being.
“Through the National Gender Digital Inclusion Strategy and the Strategic Roadmap and Action Plan 2.0 (2024–2027), we are working to empower 12.7 million women with digital skills by 2027,” he stated.
The initiative also seeks to break barriers, build networks, and create mentorship pathways that will foster sustainable growth for women in Nigeria’s technology ecosystem.