The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is set to host the inaugural
edition of the Digital Awareness and Sensitization Fora as a platform to strengthen
policy and innovation for a digital future.
The fora are to facilitate a conducive environment to build Infrastructure for
Innovation and Inclusion and to lay a solid foundation for bridging gaps between
policy and infrastructure for national development.
The maiden edition, with the theme: “Leaving No One Behind: Digital Assets, Equity,
and Empowerment” which is scheduled to take place on November 13, 2025, will bring
together industry experts, policymakers, and community stakeholders to brainstorm
practical solutions for bridging the digital divide.
Sessions at the inaugural forum are expected to focus on designing inclusive digital
policies, promoting accessible infrastructure deployment, developing adaptive digital
literacy programmes and advocating for affordability and accessibility in digital
services.
Africa has the world’s youngest population, with 60% of its people under the age of
25. With Nigeria’s great contribution to that figure, the NCC recognizes this for the
asset that it is and is dedicated to leverage the untapped potential of this demography
while including the rest of the populace.
In addition to its commitment to ensuring the safety of over 140 million Internet
users, this sensitization is designed to highlight the importance of inclusive
participation in Nigeria’s digital economy and bring together key stakeholder from
regulatory bodies, academia, private sector and development partners to deliberate
on how digital access and innovation can be harnessed to empower underserved
communities, drive equity and promote national development.
The Digital Awareness and Sensitization Fora is a collaborative effort of the industry
and stakeholders including the Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF), National
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Orientation Agency (NOA), and the National Council of Women Societies (NCWS).
Others are the Association of Telecommunications Operators on Nigeria (ATCON)
FintechNGR, Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), Terra Industries,
Association of Nigerian Inventors (ANI), Secondary Education Board (SEB),
Nigerian University Commission (NUC), Joint National Association of Persons with
Disabilities (JONWAD) Imose Technologies and the National Board for Technical
Education (NBTE).
The event will feature panel discussions, exhibitions by innovators, fintech
organizations and students, creating the environment to showcase innovations that
reflect the creativity and potential of Nigeria’s digital ecosystem.
The event will be livestreamed via a dedicated portal at scf.ncc.gov.ng ensuring
nationwide access and participation.
