NCC Leverages ITU’s Recognition to Advance Digital Literacy
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said it will leverage the Digital Bridge Institute’s (DBI) designation as an International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Digital Transformation Centre (DTC) to accelerate digital literacy,
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is set to harness the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Digital Bridge Institute’s (DBI) status as a Digital Transformation Centre (DTC) to boost digital literacy and inclusion in Nigeria. This announcement came after the NCC received a visit from the ITU's Senior Digital Skills Officer, Ms. Robyn Fysh, who was in the country as part of her mission to DBI following the DBI's recognition by the ITU.
The visit was held at the NCC headquarters in Abuja and was attended by the Director of Research and Development at the NCC, Babagana Digima, who represented NCC's leader, Dr. Aminu Maida. Digima emphasized the significance of DBI's designation as an ITU DTC, stating that it offers a unique chance to strengthen partnerships among the NCC, DBI, and the ITU, with the aim of advancing digital skills and inclusion nationwide.
He highlighted the potential of this recognition to expand access to digital literacy and capacity-building programs across the country.
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