Jigawa State Partners with NITDA to Empower Youths with Digital Entrepreneurship
The Jigawa State Government has joined forces with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) to empower young individuals with digital skills and entrepreneurship opportunities. This partnership aims to create an enabling environment for innovation and economic growth in the state.
During a visit to NITDA’s headquarters, Governor Umar Namadi Danmodi expressed his commitment to fostering digital literacy and equipping the youth with essential skills for the Fourth Industrial Revolution. He also highlighted the establishment of the Youth Empowerment and Entrepreneurship Agency in Jigawa State, which will provide training, business development support, and funding opportunities to empower young individuals in the digital economy.
The collaboration between Jigawa State and NITDA aligns with the Federal Government’s vision of a digital economy agenda and the goal of bridging the digital divide nationwide. By equipping the youth with digital skills, the partnership aims to drive economic growth, job creation, and overall development in Jigawa State.
Director General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa CCIE, welcomed the partnership and commended Governor Danmodi’s proactive approach to youth empowerment. NITDA will provide technical assistance, training programs, and capacity-building in areas such as software development, data analysis, cybersecurity, digital marketing, and entrepreneurship. The collaboration will also allow Jigawa State to leverage NITDA’s expertise and experience in creating a favorable environment for digital entrepreneurship and innovation.
Investing in the digital skills development of the youth is expected to have a significant impact on reducing unemployment, poverty, and social vices in Jigawa State. Both the state government and NITDA are optimistic about the fruitful results they can achieve together, as the youth become catalysts of digital transformation and drive a brighter future for the state.
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