5 Goals of the National Digital Economy Policy and Strategy

The National Digital Economy Policy And Strategy, NDEPS, is a programme that aims to uplift the Nigerian youths out of poverty and empower them to become self-reliant in society.

According to the Executive Vice-Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, Professor Umar Danbatta, he explained that NDEPS 2020 to 2030 programme aims to implement the Federal Government’s policy of engaging the youth in productive ventures to make them financially independent.

This statement was made by the NCC Director of Public Affairs, Dr Ikechukwu Adinde, at the North-West two-week training organised by the Commission yesterday in Kano Campus of Digital Bridge Institute, DBI.

Speaking further, Danbatta explained that the policy implementation would stand as a practical demonstration of government seriousness in achieving a particular critical pillar of NDEPS 2020-2030.

NCC’s Executive Vice-Chairman also charged the Nigerian youths to acquire the needed skills, including the required Information and Communication Technology, ICT tools received during the nationwide digital literacy training exercise, to put into legitimate use.

5 Goals of the National Digital Economy Policy and Strategy

1. One of the primary objectives is to support the digital literacy of Nigerian Citizens and ensure they acquire cutting edge digital skills.
2. To achieve about ninety-five per cent digital literacy level in the country within the next ten years.
3. Another is to develop a digital education curriculum that would help the youth meet the current and future needs of the Digital Economy.
4. The fourth objective is to guarantee that indigenous technology companies can engage actively in government-funded technology programmes.
5. Finally, among other possible targets, NDEPS hopes to ensure that the policy and regulatory instruments fit the purpose and support the digital business environment.