NITDA advocates inclusive tech policies, programmes for special needs persons

IFA, NITDA Forge Alliance to Drive Inclusive Digital Literacy for 35 Million Nigerians with Disabilities - QUALITATIVE MAGAZINE

“Over 60% of women with disabilities in Nigeria can’t operate a computer — we must change that,” says IFA as NITDA pledges reform. “We cannot achieve 95% digital literacy by excluding 35 million Nigerians.” – NITDA DG. ABUJA, Nigeria – In a major step towards bridging Nigeria’s digital divide, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting inclusive digital programmes that prioritize th…

NITDA seeks inclusive digital policies for 35 million Nigerians with special needs

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has called for more deliberate inclusion of persons with disabilities in Nigeria’s digital empowerment and literacy programmes, highlighting the need to target the over 35 million Nigerians living with special needs.  The post NITDA seeks inclusive digital policies for 35 million Nigerians with special needs  appeared first on Nairametrics.

NITDA advocates inclusive tech policies, programmes for special needs persons

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has raised the need to design policies that intentionally include about 35 million persons with special needs in digital By Ijeoma Olorunfemi The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has raised the need to design policies that intentionally include about 35 million persons with special needs in digital literacy, technology empowerment programmes. The Director-Ge…