The Non-Governmental Association for Literacy Support Services (NOGALSS)

 

 

The Non-Governmental Association for Literacy Support Services (NOGALSS) has pledged to equip out-of-school children with digital competencies.

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The National President of NOGALSS, Noah Emmanuel disclosed this in Abuja at a One-Day Stakeholders and Consultative Meeting on GCE-NOGALSS-GIZ Project.

 

The project is titled:” Empowering Children and Youth with Digital Competencies through Inter-Generational Learning in a Fast Developing Digital World for Sustainable Livelihood in Communities.

 

Emmanuel said that the initiative, when implemented, would not only transform lives but also lay a strong foundation for sustainable development.

 

“At the heart of this project lies a simple but powerful idea: every child, regardless of their background or circumstance, deserves the opportunity to learn and thrive.

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“The world is evolving at an unprecedented pace, driven by technology and innovation. Yet, millions of children in Nigeria remain excluded from the digital revolution,” he said.

 

The national president added that the project targets about 180 beneficiaries in each state from the six geopolitical zones of the country.

 

He listed the states to benefit as Taraba, Kano, Imo, Akwa-Ibom, Oyo, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

 

“We have a target of 180 beneficiaries per state, but we all know that the need is much greater.

 

“There are thousands more children who could benefit from this programme if we pool our resources, share our expertise, and coordinate our efforts more effectively.

 

“Today, I call on stakeholder to collaborate closely with us. By leveraging our collective strengths, we can expand our reach and impact.

 

“We must aim higher and ensure that no child is left behind in this journey towards digital empowerment,” he said.

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Mr. Abdulmalik Bello, Assistant Director, Digital Infrastructure, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), pledged the support of the agency in providing digital infrastructure for the organization.

 

In the same vein, Hope Ochei, Principal Education Officer, Federal Ministry of Education commended the initiative of NOGALSS while reiterating the ministry’s commitment to provide support through its different digital platforms and resources.

 

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the project which would run for one year would address the digital deficiency of drop out children, displaced children and unschooled children.

 

The project is also to benefit children and young women in Purdah, girls and young women with VVF as well as orphans and vulnerable children.