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From Okey Sampson, Umuahia
The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has commissioned and handed over a Digital Learning Centre in Umuahia, established by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) in collaboration with the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) and the Office of the Wife of the Governor of Abia State.
The centre is situated within the Ministry of Women Affairs and Women Development Centre, Umuahia.
Speaking virtually during the commissioning, Senator Tinubu noted that ten fully equipped Digital Learning Centres were inaugurated simultaneously across ten states of the federation, including Abia, Edo, Delta, Kano, Katsina, Lagos, Nasarawa, Ondo, Yobe, and Zamfara States.
Mrs. Tinubu said the aim of the facility, equipped with state-of-the-art computers and ICT resources, was to advance digital literacy and foster inclusive growth among women and youths in Abia State.
She explained that the initiative, implemented under the mandate of the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, seeks to expand digital access nationwide by providing communities with the tools and knowledge required to build ICT skills and empower citizens.
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The Director General of NITDA, Kashifu Abdullahi, speaking virtually also, said the project underscores the administration’s commitment to harnessing digital innovation for national prosperity.
He described the centres as pivotal to enhancing citizens’ digital fluency and urged beneficiaries to utilize the facilities not only for personal development but also to drive community and national growth.
Wife of the Governor of Abia State, Mrs. Priscilla Chidinma Otti described the project as an impactful initiative and a significant milestone in Abia State’s participation in the Renewed Hope Initiative’s Social Investment Programme.
Represented by the Wife of the Deputy Governor, Mrs. Adaeze Emetu, Mrs. Otti expressed gratitude to the Wife of the President for her visionary leadership and commitment to empowering women, girls, and vulnerable groups with digital knowledge and skills.
She equally commended NITDA and its Director General, Mr. Inuwa, for their tireless efforts in bridging the digital divide and driving innovation across the nation.
