Nigeria’s bold approach to digital literacy was showcased as a global model at the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) 2025 in Brussels.
During a high-level session titled “Open Forum #76: Digital Literacy as a Precondition for Achieving Universal Access.”
The session emphasised that no nation can fully benefit from economic and digital transformation without first ensuring widespread digital skills.
Nigeria stood out for its innovative and inclusive strategy to bridge the digital divide—particularly through its National Digital Literacy Framework (NDLF) and the Digital Literacy for All (DL4All) initiative.
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Presented as a case study, Nigeria’s approach drew praise for its coordinated policy design, grassroots implementation, and effective stakeholder collaboration.
Despite challenges such as high population density and historically low literacy rates, Nigeria has made significant strides by engaging private sector partners, civil society organizations, and local volunteers.
“Nigeria’s experience demonstrates that digital inclusion is achievable, even in the most challenging contexts,” said a forum moderator, while commending the country’s ability to deploy scalable, cost-effective programs that reach underserved communities.
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A Nigerian delegation of lawmakers and senior officials participated in the session, reaffirming the country’s commitment to a digitally inclusive future.
Prominent attendees included Senator Salisu Afolabi Salisu,Chairman of the Senate Committee on IT and Cybersecurity; Senator Plang Diket, Committee Member; Hon. Stanley Adedeji, Chairman of the House Committee; and Hon. Shina Oyedeji, among others.
Their presence highlighted the strong political backing for Nigeria’s digital literacy goals and inspired dialogue among global participants facing similar development hurdles.
Many countries expressed interest in adapting Nigeria’s strategy to local contexts.
The IGF 2025 session concluded with calls for continued global collaboration to achieve universal digital access, with Nigeria’s success story positioned as a blueprint for emerging economies.