Nigerian Youth Encouraged to Join Free Digital Literacy Workshop
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) will be holding a free digital literacy workshop for 20,000 Nigerian Youth. Tagged as the Digital States Initiative, this training program aims to gather 540 youths from each state of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory, Abu
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The [National Information Technology Development Agency](https://academy.nitda.gov.ng/public) (NITDA) will be holding a free digital literacy workshop for 20,000 Nigerian Youth. Tagged as the [Digital States Initiative](https://academy.nitda.gov.ng/public/digital-skills), this training program aims to gather 540 youths from each state of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
Currently under its second phase, the digital literacy workshop will open its doors for registration on June 7 and close by June 18, 2021. Beneficiary states include: Katsina, Kaduna, Borno, Bauchi, Niger, Nasarawa, Ekiti, Oyo, Imo, Bayelsa, and Abia.
NITDA has partnered with the [National Digital Economy Policy and Strategy for a Digital Nigeria (](https://www.ncc.gov.ng/docman-main/industry-statistics/policies-reports/883-national-digital-economy-policy-and-strategy/file) NDEPS) to create the Digital States Initiative. The said nationwide digital literacy and skills program training aims to equip Nigerian youth with the necessary skills to facilitate Nigeria’s transition to the digital economy.
### **Digital States Initiative’s Training Areas**
#### Digital Marketing
To improve sales of digital entrepreneurs and Nigerian youth in their new or already existing businesses.
#### Productivity Tools
To increase the productivity of students and employees at school and work.
#### Content Creation
To enable the creation of content to promote online businesses, especially on social media platforms.
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### **Digital Literacy Workshop Objectives**
- Encouraging Nigerian youth with intermediate digital skills that will be needed to drive the digital economy transformation in the country.
- Empowering youth with globally required and marketable skills to increase their employment opportunities.
- Increasing the number of industry-ready IT professionals in Nigeria
### **How to Apply for NITDA’s Digital States Initiative program** **for Nigerian youth**
To apply for the free introductory digital literacy workshop, fill out the [application form](https://wootlab.ng/foundation/digital-states/application) with the necessary personal details as well as a pre-program assessment of your digital literacy level.
On the latter part of the form, interested Nigerian youth will select (2) out of the three courses offered. The choices are found below:
**IT Management of Productivity Tools** — “Productivity tools” refer to the software that people use to create and produce documents, databases, charts, and graphs. For many organizations and corporations, this skill set is a necessity. Skills taught include: Microsoft 365 tools, communicate online. This course is for students, employees in the workforce, and beginners in the use of digital tools.
**Understanding Digital Marketing for Entrepreneurial skills** — For this subject, students will learn how to build their business, creating and exploring the market, etc. The organization strongly suggests this for business owners and entrepreneurs.
**Basics of Content Creation and career development** — The course will discuss CV writing skills, interview preparation, how to find one’s dream job, and other related topics. It is best for Nigerian youth, students, and job seekers.
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Eligibility criteria
Always cross-check eligibility against the sponsor's official site before applying — sponsor rules can change between intakes.
- Citizen or permanent resident of an eligible African country
- Willing to study in Niger
- Strong academic record — typically a minimum GPA equivalent to a UK 2:1 / US 3.3
- English-language proficiency demonstrated by IELTS, TOEFL or an MOI letter
- Two academic or professional references able to speak to your potential
Required documents
A planning baseline drawn from how 90%+ of African scholarship sponsors structure their checklist. The sponsor's portal is the source of truth for any single application.
- Valid international passport (bio page scan)
- Most recent academic transcripts (sealed or e-verified copies)
- Curriculum vitae / résumé (1–2 pages, reverse-chronological)
- Personal statement or motivation letter (500–1,000 words, tailored to the sponsor)
- Two to three reference letters (academic for students, professional for working applicants)
- Proof of English proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo) — Medium-of-Instruction letter may substitute for Anglophone-Africa graduates
- Passport-sized photograph meeting ICAO biometric standards
- Country-of-origin proof (national ID or birth certificate) — required by many Africa-focused funders
Deadline timeline
The sponsor has not published a fixed deadline yet. Use the milestones below as a generic 12-month plan; substitute dates once the intake window opens.
- 12 months out
Register for tests (IELTS/TOEFL/SAT/GRE), shortlist 3–5 universities, identify referees.
- 6 months out
Sit your tests, draft a personal statement, request transcripts and confirm reference letters.
- 3 months out
Finalise essays, upload supporting documents, complete the online application portal.
- 1 month out
Final review, double-check uploaded files, submit a week before the deadline to avoid portal issues.
- Application deadline
Submit by 23:59 in the sponsor's stated time zone — usually local to the sponsor, not your country.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for the Nigerian Youth Encouraged to Join Free Digital Literacy Workshop?+
Applicants must be eligible African nationals applying at the the stated level level, meet the academic and English-language requirements set by Various, and be able to relocate to Niger for the duration of the programme.
Is the Nigerian Youth Encouraged to Join Free Digital Literacy Workshop fully funded?+
Funding model: Funding type varies — check the official site. Where listed as fully funded, the award typically covers tuition, monthly stipend, health insurance and round-trip airfare. Always confirm the latest funding breakdown on the sponsor's official page.
When is the application deadline?+
The application deadline is varies by intake — see the official site. Submit at least one week early — sponsor portals frequently slow or fail in the final 24 hours, and late submissions are not accepted under any circumstances.
What documents do I need to apply?+
At minimum: passport bio page, academic transcripts, CV, personal statement, two to three references, and an English-language test score (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo). Research-led Masters and PhD applications also require a research proposal and a writing sample.
How can I improve my chance of winning?+
Apply early, tailor every essay to the specific sponsor (do not recycle a generic statement), secure at least one reference who knows your work in detail, and apply to two or three additional scholarships in parallel — never rely on a single application.