Pillar Page — Digital Inclusion
Digital Inclusion and Skills Development
Digital inclusion means ensuring that every Nigerian — regardless of gender, location, age, or income — has meaningful access to digital tools, connectivity, and the skills to use them. It is the foundation of an equitable digital economy.
Why Digital Inclusion Matters for Nigeria
Nigeria has over 220 million people. The vast majority of them — particularly in rural areas, among women, and in northern states — remain digitally excluded. This is not simply a technology problem; it is a development crisis. Without digital skills, citizens cannot access government services, employment opportunities, financial inclusion tools, or the growing benefits of a digital economy.
For Niger State — with 25 local government areas, significant rural communities, and a population target of 75% digital literacy by 2027 — digital inclusion is the defining challenge and the defining opportunity of the decade.
Niger State’s Digital Inclusion Initiatives
NINATECH Cross-State Programme
A cross-state digital skills programme delivering structured technology training across multiple northern Nigerian states, building a regional talent pipeline.
TechSis — Women in Technology
A dedicated programme to drive female participation in Niger State’s technology sector — from foundational digital literacy to advanced technical and entrepreneurial skills.
Microsoft Certification Vouchers
Free digital skills training and Microsoft certification vouchers for Nigerlites — reducing the cost barrier to globally recognised technology credentials.
LMS for 350,000 Users
A state-wide Learning Management System reaching over 350,000 users — providing structured digital education at scale across Niger State’s communities.
UNDP MakerSpace — Minna
A UNDP-backed MakerSpace innovation hub at the Abdulsalam Youth Centre in Minna — creating a physical space for young makers, coders, and entrepreneurs.
NJFP Youth Partnership
Partnership with the Nigerian Junior Football Programme in Niger State — integrating digital skills and youth empowerment through sport and community development.
The Vision: No One Left Behind
Suleiman Isah has consistently articulated a vision of digital transformation that leaves no community behind. In his words: “When we speak of digital transformation, it’s easy to imagine high-tech offices — but the real measure of success is whether digital tools reach the farmer in a rural village, the woman in the market, and the student in an under-resourced school.”
Read the full piece: My Vision: A Digitally Literate Niger State Where No One Is Left Behind
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About the Author
Suleiman Isah is the Pioneer Director General of NSITDEA and a leading advocate for digital inclusion across Nigeria and Africa. He has championed women in tech, rural digital literacy, and youth empowerment through technology across Niger State. Read his full profile →