FG Empowers 70 Digital Media Managers with Tablets for Grassroots Outreach

The Federal Government has equipped 70 digital media managers with tablets to enhance grassroots communication and awareness of vocational and entrepreneurship initiatives. The initiative, announced in Abuja, aims to bolster the dissemination of information on the National Poverty Reduction with Growth Strategy (NPRGS) and other government programs.

Dr Abiola Arogundade, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Technical, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Education (TVEE), distributed the tablets during a media empowerment session with media managers. Arogundade emphasized that the media plays a pivotal role in ensuring that government programs reach communities, young Nigerians, and potential beneficiaries across the country.

She highlighted that despite millions of young Nigerians possessing skills and determination, they often lack access to necessary devices, such as phones or laptops, which could help them connect with opportunities. The government is distributing digital devices and skills training across states to expand participation in the digital and vocational economy.

Arogundade urged the recipients to use the tablets effectively by promoting government programs and linking beneficiaries with available opportunities. She also called for increased media coverage of the National Poverty Reduction with Growth Strategy (NPRGS) in Oyo State, scheduled for September 28 to October 9, 2026, as part of the government's broader grassroots empowerment efforts.