The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has completed a digital capacity-building programme for staff of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), reinforcing efforts to modernise public institutions and promote data-driven governance.
The initiative included the donation of 35 laptops and specialised training aimed at transitioning the Commission from largely manual processes to a more technology-enabled oversight system.
The programme was implemented under NITDA’s Digital Literacy for All (DL4All) initiative, which is designed to enhance digital competencies across government institutions and align with the Federal Government’s broader reform agenda focused on economic transformation and improved service delivery.
The training, conducted at the FCC headquarters in Abuja, focused on strengthening skills in data analysis and data management, core capabilities central to the Commission’s mandate.
Representing Kashifu Inuwa, NITDA’s Director-General, Dr Ahmed Yusuf Tambour, Acting Director of Digital Literacy and Capacity Building, said the intervention was tailored specifically to support the FCC’s statutory responsibilities.
He noted that improving digital proficiency in data handling would enable the Commission to execute its oversight functions more effectively and efficiently.
The Federal Character Commission is responsible for ensuring equitable representation in public service appointments across Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs). Its oversight work depends heavily on accurate, structured and accessible data to monitor compliance with federal character principles.
By equipping 35 staff members with updated digital skills and providing laptops to support daily operations, NITDA aims to improve the Commission’s capacity to manage nationwide datasets with greater transparency and accuracy.
Officials described the programme as impactful, noting that the new tools and training would help staff integrate digital workflows into routine processes and reduce reliance on manual systems.
The intervention reflects NITDA’s broader push to embed digital literacy within public institutions as part of Nigeria’s public sector reform strategy.
Beyond providing hardware and training, the agency is positioning digital transformation as a governance reform tool, one that strengthens accountability, improves efficiency, and supports inclusive national development.
As Nigeria accelerates efforts to digitise public services, initiatives such as this highlight a growing emphasis on building internal capacity within regulatory and oversight bodies, ensuring they are equipped to operate effectively in an increasingly data-driven environment.
