The National Information Technology Development Agency, NITDA, says it has commenced a specialized ICT Training for over 350 Persons Living With Disabilities in the 6 States of the North-eastern zone of the country.

In a statement sent to YBTC NEWS by the agency’s Head of Corporate Affairs and External Relations, Mrs Hadiza Umar, said the training will expose the participants on topics like Computer Essentials, Online Collaboration, Digital Literacy and Entrepreneurship, amongst others.

Mrs Umar said, the training is part of NITDA’s mandate to ensure that the disadvantaged groups are given access and skills required to enjoy the benefits of the information age.

“According to the World Bank, 1 Billion people globally live with one form of disability or another.

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