In order to give Almajiri children and out-of-school teenage girls the necessary skills for the modern world, the Sokoto State Government opened a digital skills training center on Tuesday.
According to the News Agency of Nigeria, the ELEVA Foundation is supporting the project, which is being carried out in partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund.
In his remarks at the inauguration, Governor Ahmad Aliyu stated that the endeavor to address educational inequality and encourage digital inclusion among citizens was important.
According to Aliyua, the “Digital Village” initiative aims to prepare underprivileged kids for chances in a world that is becoming more and more reliant on technology by providing them with fundamental digital skills.In his remarks, Sultan of Sokoto Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, speaking through the District Head of Gagi Alhaji Sani Jabi, praised the governor’s administration for its visionary approach and development-focused leadership, and reaffirmed the traditional institution’s unwavering support for the governor’s Smart Agenda, a comprehensive nine-point development plan. He also thanked UNICEF and ELEVA Foundation for their continued support, particularly in the state’s education and nutrition sectors.
UNICEF Nigeria Representative, Ms Cristian Munduate, described the Digital Village as a structured learning hub, offering training sessions three times a week.
”By equipping these underserved children with digital skills, we are building their capacity to thrive in a tech-driven world,” she said.
Munduate, who was represented by Micheal Juma, UNICEF Chief of Field Office in Sokoto, said the digital village was designed to improve access to quality learning opportunities by leveraging technological literacy and youth innovation through structured training sessions.
She said the centre targets 250 children in the first cohort, with local languages, foundation literacy, vocational, numeracy and livelihood skills tailored into the curriculum.
According to her, the village will serve as a safe space for mentorship and life skills development toward boosting economic independence and social inclusion.
She went on to say, “It will also be a crucial step in equipping vulnerable youth with critical digital and vocational skills.”
Stakeholders and other state leaders who attended the occasion demonstrated their dedication to the center’s development, according to NAN.
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