The Renewed Hope Initiative, in partnership with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has concluded the Women ICT Training Empowerment Programme with a closing ceremony held at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The event was hosted by the First Lady and National Chairman of the Initiative, Her Excellency Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON, who commended the commitment shown by the 2025 cohort throughout the three-week training.
Addressing the participants, the First Lady congratulated them and encouraged them to be confident as they begin their journeys in the digital space. She reminded them that progress often starts with small steps, saying that “one day, somebody will notice your efforts.” She also announced that similar ICT training programmes would soon be extended to the wives of executives. Senator Tinubu urged women from all zones to use their newly acquired skills to build a digital future, embrace continuous learning, and take advantage of emerging opportunities. She further praised the NITDA Director-General and his team for expanding access to ICT knowledge for women nationwide.
In his welcome address, NITDA Director-General Kashifu Inuwa, CCIE, appreciated the First Lady’s support and noted that the programme aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. He explained that the initiative supports economic diversification, human capital development, and digital inclusivity. Inuwa reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to empowering Nigerians through technology, stressing that “technology thrives on skilled people.” He added that this vision led to the creation of the National Digital Literacy Framework, which targets 95 percent digital literacy by 2030 and a mid-term goal of 70 percent by 2027.
The 2025 beneficiaries received intensive training in device use, software applications, content creation, digital marketing, online safety, and basic troubleshooting. Inuwa highlighted the programme’s growth, stating that 35 women were trained in 2023, 252 in 2024, and 320 in 2025, bringing the total to more than 600. He also noted that NITDA has trained over 1,000,143 Nigerians, including 32,000 civil servants. Participants expressed gratitude as the ceremony ended, confident in their ability to contribute to Nigeria’s growing digital economy.
