ABUJA, Nigeria (FN) — Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has inaugurated ten new Digital Learning Centres across the country, reaffirming her commitment to youth empowerment through education and technology.
Commissioned virtually from the State House in Abuja, the centres—located in Abia, Delta, Edo, Kano, Katsina, Lagos, Nasarawa, Ondo, Yobe, and Zamfara States—are part of the Renewed Hope Initiative and were developed in partnership with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA).
“This project is about nurturing creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship among Nigeria’s youth,” Tinubu said during the launch. “We are ensuring that no community is left behind in Nigeria’s digital transformation journey.”
The initiative aims to bridge the gap between education and employability by equipping young Nigerians with digital tools and skills. Tinubu emphasized that the project aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s vision of building a knowledge-based economy where “every child, regardless of background or geography, has access to quality digital learning opportunities.”
The Presidency echoed this sentiment, stating that the initiative reflects the administration’s broader commitment to inclusive growth and youth development. “This is a practical demonstration of our digital inclusion agenda,” a spokesperson said. “It complements national reforms aimed at unlocking the potential of Nigeria’s youth.”
The Nigerian Senate also welcomed the development. Senator Ibrahim Bomai, Chair of the Senate Committee on ICT and Cybersecurity, described the project as “a timely intervention that will accelerate digital literacy and foster innovation in underserved communities.” He called for sustained investment in similar initiatives nationwide.
Public response has been largely positive. Community leaders and educators in states like Edo and Nasarawa praised the centres as “game-changers” for local students. “This is the first time many of our children will have access to structured digital education,” said Mrs. Edesili Okpebholo Anani, coordinator for the Office of the First Lady in Edo State.
The centres are equipped with internet-enabled computers, learning software, and training modules designed to promote digital literacy, entrepreneurship, and creative problem-solving.
The Renewed Hope Initiative’s Digital Learning Project is part of a broader effort to prepare Nigeria’s youth for the demands of a global digital economy. Tinubu urged beneficiaries to embrace the opportunity with diligence, unity, and compassion.
“This is not just about technology,” she said. “It’s about building a future where every Nigerian youth has the tools to succeed.”
