The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has introduced a Digital Competence Framework and Career Progression Model to enhance ICT capacity and retain skilled professionals within the civil service.
Kashifu Inuwa, NITDA’s Director General, represented by Ahmed Tambawal, Acting Director of the Digital Literacy and Capacity Building Department, announced this during the maiden International Civil Service Conference hosted by the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation.
“Highly skilled professionals are often stuck in roles that don’t reflect their expertise, while their counterparts in the private sector benefit from clear advancement paths and continuous training,” Inuwa said.
These champions will drive digital change from within, promoting efficiency and fostering a culture of innovation across government, Inuwa added.
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Inuwa said the new framework was developed in collaboration with the Office of the Head of Service to address long-standing challenges around stagnant career growth and underutilisation of digital talent in the public sector.
According to the DG, the new framework, already being piloted within NITDA, offers structured career development pathways and access to globally recognised ICT certifications.
It will be scaled across all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), providing civil servants with the tools to grow professionally and actively contribute to Nigeria’s digital economy ambitions.
Alongside the framework, NITDA also announced the launch of a Digital Champions Programme in partnership with the Office of the Head of Service.
The initiative identifies top digital talents across MDAs and equips them with specialised training to spearhead innovation and transformation efforts within their organisations.
