尼日利亞聯邦政府啟動數字技能和高級技術課程倡議

尼日利亞聯邦政府提出了一項戰略計劃，旨在納入數字技能和高級技術，包括人工智能，區塊鍊和網絡安全

The Nigerian Federal Government is merging digital skills and advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence, blockchain, and cybersecurity, into university curricula. This initiative is undertaken by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the National Universities Commission (NUC).

尼日利亞聯邦政府正在將數字技能和高級技術合併到大學課程中，包括人工智能，區塊鍊和網絡安全。該計劃由國家信息技術發展局（NITDA）和國家大學委員會（NUC）實施。

The plan was discussed during a meeting in Abuja between Kashifu Inuwa, the Director-General of NITDA, and Abdullahi Yusufu Ribadu, the Executive Secretary of NUC. They focused on accelerating the implementation of the Digital Literacy and Skills Curriculum across Nigerian universities, an initiative that was agreed upon in December 2024.

該計劃是在阿布賈（Abuja）的一次會議上討論的，NITDA總幹事Kashifu Inuwa和Nuc執行秘書Abdullahi Yusufu Ribadu。他們專注於加快尼日利亞大學的數字素養和技能課程的實施，這一舉措於2024年12月達成協議。

Discussing the importance of aligning the educational framework with technological progress, especially in today's rapidly changing world, Inuwa stated, “We must align our education system with technological advancements. Today, digital literacy is no longer an optional skill; it is a core competency that is essential for employability.”

在討論將教育框架與技術進步保持一致的重要性，尤其是在當今迅速變化的世界中，Inuwa說：“我們必須使我們的教育系統與技術進步保持一致。如今，數字素養不再是一項可選技巧。這是對就業能力至關重要的核心能力。”

He highlighted the collaboration between NITDA and NUC as a strategic approach to preparing students for the evolving demands of the modern economy, which in turn will foster job creation, entrepreneurship, and economic growth.

他強調了NITDA與NUC之間的合作，是為學生準備不斷發展的現代經濟需求的戰略方法，這反過來又將促進創造就業機會，企業家精神和經濟增長。

The new curriculum will introduce specialized training in various cutting-edge technologies, including artificial intelligence, blockchain, cloud computing, the Internet of Things (IoT), and cybersecurity. The goal is to ensure that graduates are not only academically proficient but also equipped with industry-relevant expertise.

新課程將在各種尖端技術中引入專業培訓，包括人工智能，區塊鏈，雲計算，物聯網（IoT）和網絡安全。目的是確保畢業生不僅在學術上精通，而且還具有與行業相關的專業知識。

In addition to upgrading academic programs, this initiative is expected to have broader impacts on national development. The program will contribute to job creation and youth empowerment, strengthen Nigeria’s digital innovation ecosystem, and encourage entrepreneurship and startup development among graduates. It will also enhance the country’s competitiveness in the digital economy and address the digital skills gap in critical sectors such as healthcare, agriculture, and financial services.

除了升級學術課程外，該計劃有望對國家發展產生更大的影響。該計劃將有助於創造就業和青年能力，增強尼日利亞的數字創新生態系統，並鼓勵畢業生之間的創業和創業發展。它還將增強該國在數字經濟中的競爭力，並解決醫療保健，農業和金融服務等關鍵部門的數字技能差距。

Further discussing the pressing need for reviewing and integrating digital literacy into university curricula, Inuwa stated, “It is crucial that we transform graduates into skilled professionals, not just degree holders. We must focus on large-scale positive change to drive national development, and the implementation of this curriculum across all universities would be a significant step in achieving this goal.”

進一步討論了審查和將數字素養納入大學課程的迫切需求，伊努瓦說：“至關重要的是，我們將畢業生轉變為熟練的專業人員，而不僅僅是學位持有者。我們必須專注於大規模的積極變革以推動國家發展，並且在所有大學中實施該課程將是實現這一目標的重要一步。”

This initiative aligns with NITDA’s Strategic Roadmap and Action Plan, which underscores the critical role of digital literacy in shaping Nigeria’s future workforce. It also supports the broader agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, which prioritizes economic reform, industrialization, and technological advancement through digitization, creative industries, and innovation.

該計劃與NITDA的戰略路線圖和行動計劃保持一致，該計劃強調了數字素養在塑造尼日利亞未來勞動力方面的關鍵作用。它還支持總統博拉·艾哈邁德·蒂諾布（Bola Ahmed Tinubu）政府的更廣泛議程，該政府通過數字化，創意產業和創新來優先考慮經濟改革，工業化和技術進步。

According to Inuwa, equipping young Nigerians with digital knowledge will accelerate economic transformation by fostering an innovative and entrepreneurial workforce. He added that ensuring students are proficient in digital technologies will not only strengthen Nigeria’s position in the global economy but also enhance job opportunities and economic stability within the country.

根據Inuwa的說法，為年輕的尼日利亞人提供數字知識，將通過培養創新和企業家的勞動力來加速經濟轉型。他補充說，確保學生精通數字技術，不僅可以增強尼日利亞在全球經濟中的地位，而且還可以增強該國內部的就業機會和經濟穩定。

Abdullahi Yusufu Ribadu, Executive Secretary of the NUC, expressed the commission’s commitment to ensuring the successful implementation of the Digital Literacy and Skills Curriculum in higher education institutions across Nigeria. He acknowledged NITDA’s leadership in promoting the country’s digital transformation agenda and elaborated on the necessary policy frameworks that the NUC will be putting in place to support this initiative.

NUC執行秘書Abdullahi Yusufu Ribadu表示，該委員會承諾確保在尼日利亞的高等教育機構中成功實施數字素養和技能課程。他承認NITDA在促進該國數字化轉型議程方面的領導地位，並詳細闡述了NUC將在支持這項倡議的必要政策框架上。

Ribadu further noted that digital education is a key component of Nigeria’s vision for becoming a knowledge-driven economy. He highlighted the NUC’s dedication to working closely with NITDA to integrate digital literacy into university curricula throughout the nation. This integration, he added, will not only enable students to excel within Nigeria but also enhance their competitiveness in the global job market.

拉巴杜進一步指出，數字教育是尼日利亞成為知識驅動經濟的願景的關鍵組成部分。他強調了NUC致力於與NITDA緊密合作，以將數字素養納入全國大學課程。他補充說，這種整合不僅將使學生能夠在尼日利亞內部表現出色，而且還可以提高他們在全球就業市場中的競爭力。