The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) in collaboration with Tech4Dev has opened applications for the DigitalforAll Challenge 2.0, aiming to enhance digital literacy and skill development in Nigeria.
According to the Organisers of the Challenge, it is a free digital skill-building competition and programme to increase digital literacy in Nigeria and ignite interest in obtaining digital skills and certifications using online platforms.
The Agency added that the Challenge is also in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of cultivating the critical mass digital skills that would accelerate diversification through digitalization and innovation.
The Challenge is divided into three categories: Young Learners (Ages 12-18); Youth Category (Ages 19-45); and Civil Servants. The winners and runners-up in each category will be rewarded with cash prizes.
According to the programme’s website, the winner from each category will receive N10 million cash, while the first runner-up will get a consolation prize of N7.5 million. The second runner-up for each of the categories will receive N5 million.
For the Youth Category, there is a sub-category tagged intermediate, in which participants will receive higher benefits. The winner in the Intermediate Youth Category will receive N15 million, while the first runner-up will win N12.5 million. The sum of N10 million cash consolation prize will go to the second runner-up in this category.
According to NITDA, eligible participants for the Young Learners Category must be between the ages of 8 – 18 years. Must be a student in either primary or secondary school.
Should complete the training in their schools and pass the basic digital literacy assessment to qualify for the competition.
Their school and teachers must be registered on the platform.
For the Youth Category, applicants must:
Be between the ages of 19 – 45 years.
Complete training and receive a certificate from the challenge’s basic or advanced digital skilling program.
For the Civil Servants Category, applicants must be civil servants and must complete training and receive a certificate from the challenge’s basic digital skilling program.
Interested individuals can apply via the provided link on the programme’s website
Recall that the DigitalForAll program was launched recently in Abuja. The initiative, which is being implemented by Tech4Dev in partnership with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office is designed to reward self-development and encourage the acquisition and use of digital skills through competitive incentives.
