尼日利亚联邦政府启动数字技能和高级技术课程倡议

尼日利亚联邦政府提出了一项战略计划，旨在纳入数字技能和高级技术，包括人工智能，区块链和网络安全

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).

尼日利亚联邦政府正在将数字技能和高级技术合并到大学课程中，包括人工智能，区块链和网络安全。该计划由国家信息技术发展局（NITDA）和国家大学委员会（NUC）实施。

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.

该计划是在阿布贾（Abuja）的一次会议上讨论的，NITDA总干事Kashifu Inuwa和Nuc执行秘书Abdullahi Yusufu Ribadu。他们专注于加快尼日利亚大学的数字素养和技能课程的实施，这一举措于2024年12月达成协议。

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.”

在讨论将教育框架与技术进步保持一致的重要性，尤其是在当今迅速变化的世界中，Inuwa说：“我们必须使我们的教育系统与技术进步保持一致。如今，数字素养不再是一项可选技巧。这是对就业能力至关重要的核心能力。”

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.

他强调了NITDA与NUC之间的合作，是为学生准备不断发展的现代经济需求的战略方法，这反过来又将促进创造就业机会，企业家精神和经济增长。

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.

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.目的是确保毕业生不仅在学术上精通，而且还具有与行业相关的专业知识。

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.

除了升级学术课程外，该计划有望对国家发展产生更大的影响。该计划将有助于创造就业和青年能力，增强尼日利亚的数字创新生态系统，并鼓励毕业生之间的创业和创业发展。它还将增强该国在数字经济中的竞争力，并解决医疗保健，农业和金融服务等关键部门的数字技能差距。

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.”

进一步讨论了审查和将数字素养纳入大学课程的迫切需求，伊努瓦说：“至关重要的是，我们将毕业生转变为熟练的专业人员，而不仅仅是学位持有者。我们必须专注于大规模的积极变革以推动国家发展，并且在所有大学中实施该课程将是实现这一目标的重要一步。”

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.

该计划与NITDA的战略路线图和行动计划保持一致，该计划强调了数字素养在塑造尼日利亚未来劳动力方面的关键作用。它还支持总统博拉·艾哈迈德·蒂诺布（Bola Ahmed Tinubu）政府的更广泛议程，该政府通过数字化，创意产业和创新来优先考虑经济改革，工业化和技术进步。

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.

根据Inuwa的说法，为年轻的尼日利亚人提供数字知识，将通过培养创新和企业家的劳动力来加速经济转型。他补充说，确保学生精通数字技术，不仅可以增强尼日利亚在全球经济中的地位，而且还可以增强该国内部的就业机会和经济稳定。

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执行秘书Abdullahi Yusufu Ribadu表示，该委员会承诺确保在尼日利亚的高等教育机构中成功实施数字素养和技能课程。他承认NITDA在促进该国数字化转型议程方面的领导地位，并详细阐述了NUC将在支持这项倡议的必要政策框架上。

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.

拉巴杜进一步指出，数字教育是尼日利亚成为知识驱动经济的愿景的关键组成部分。他强调了NUC致力于与NITDA紧密合作，以将数字素养纳入全国大学课程。他补充说，这种整合不仅将使学生能够在尼日利亚内部表现出色，而且还可以提高他们在全球就业市场中的竞争力。