On Tuesday, the Sokoto government inaugurated a digital skills training centre to empower Almajiri children and out-of-school adolescent girls in the state.

The initiative is in collaboration with UNICEF and supported by the ELEVA Foundation.

Governor Ahmad Aliyu, in his remarks during the inauguration, said the effort was significant in tackling educational disparity and promoting digital inclusion among residents.

Mr Aliyua also mentioned that the initiative was designed to equip underserved youth with essential digital skills and prepare them for opportunities in an increasingly technology-driven world.

He thanked UNICEF and ELEVA Foundation for their ongoing support, particularly in education and nutrition in Sokoto. He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to uplifting vulnerable groups and ensuring inclusive development across the state.

Speaking at the event, the Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar, lauded the governor’s administration for the visionary approach and development-focused leadership.

Mr Abubakar reaffirmed the traditional institution’s unwavering support for the governor’s ‘Smart Agenda’, a comprehensive nine-point development plan.

UNICEF’s representative in Nigeria, 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.

Ms Munduate said the digital village was designed to improve access to quality learning opportunities by leveraging technological literacy and youth innovation through structured training sessions.

(NAN)