Nigeria will participate in the IGF 2025 with a dedicated national Open Forum to discuss one of the most critical building blocks of internet access and inclusion: digital literacy.
Theme: Digital Literacy as a Pre-Condition for Achieving Universal Access
This theme reflects Nigeria’s commitment to ensuring that every citizen can benefit meaningfully from the Internet. Universal access to the Internet is no longer just about laying cables and expanding coverage. It’s about people having the knowledge and skills to use the Internet effectively, safely, and productively.
At Nigeria’s Open Forum during the United Nations Internet Governance Forum 2025, we’re shining a spotlight on digital literacy not just as a technical skillset, but as a human right and development accelerator.
Session Details:
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Date: Wednesday, 25th June 2025.
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Time:
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WAT: 08:00 AM – 09:15 AM.
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Norway Time: 09:00 AM – 10:15 AM.
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Venue: Workshop Room 5, Hall C, Nova Spektrum, Lillestrøm, Norway.
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Format: Hybrid Open Forum with moderated discussion and regional perspectives.
Key Focus: Nigeria’s DL4ALL Model.
The forum will explore DL4ALL – Digital Literacy for All, Nigeria’s bold initiative to bridge digital skill gaps among artisans, market men and women, informal workers, uneducated and underserved demographics.
Using volunteer networks, a train-the-trainer delivery model, and certified learning content, DL4ALL proves that inclusive digital education can be done at scale, low cost, and high impact.
Expected Outcomes
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A better understanding of how to achieve 70% digital literacy by 2027 (Nigeria’s national target under NITDA’s SRAP 2.0)
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Shared knowledge on how to deliver cost-effective, inclusive digital education
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Opportunities for international cooperation and post-event mentoring
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Contributions to achieving SDGs 1, 4, 10, and 11, WSIS Action Lines C1 & C4, and sections of the Global Digital Compact.
Meet Our Speakers.
Mr. Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, CCIE
Director-General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA)
Spearheading Nigeria’s national digital strategy and the 3MTT initiative, Mr. Abdullahi will share insights into Nigeria’s approach to scalable digital literacy and innovation-driven transformation.
Dr. Ibiso Kingsley-George
Head, Internet Governance Unit, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC)
A key driver of Nigeria’s regulatory alignment with global digital policies, Dr. Kingsley-George will moderate the session focusing on how Internet governance can support inclusive access through literacy frameworks.
Yomi Arowosafe
Secretary, Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF), NCC
Representing Nigeria’s rural access and connectivity agenda, Mr. Arowosafe will speak on delivering digital literacy to unserved and underserved communities.
Engr. Kunle Olorundare
President, Internet Society Nigeria Chapter
With a strong civil society and technical community background, Engr. Olorundare brings grassroots perspectives on the Digital Literacy for All (DL4ALL) initiative and local capacity building.
Poncelet Illeleji
CEO, Jokkolabs
A recognized voice in Internet Governance and representing The Gambia IGF, Mr. Illeleji will provide national insights on informal learning, digital inclusion, and community-driven models.
Judith Hellerstein
CEO, Hellerstein & Associates (USA)
With expertise in international ICT policy and multistakeholder engagement, Ms. Hellerstein will offer a global lens on scaling literacy frameworks and fostering sustainable digital ecosystems.
The session will also feature speakers from Ghana IGF and Liberia IGF.
