Maida said connectivity alone would not deliver meaningful inclusion unless Nigerians also possessed the knowledge and confidence to use technology safely, responsibly and productively.
“The NCC remains committed to promoting connectivity, digital skills, accessibility, online safety and meaningful participation, with the goal of building a digital Nigeria where Persons with Disabilities can learn, work, do business, communicate and access services with dignity and confidence,” he said.
He called for stronger collaboration among government institutions, regulators, technology companies, service providers, development partners, civil society and Organisations of Persons with Disabilities to ensure accessibility is incorporated from the outset in the design and deployment of digital products and services.
The EVC also acknowledged the Lagos State Government, National Commission for Persons with Disabilities, Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs and other stakeholders supporting the programme.
For the more than 100 participants trained in Lagos, the intervention translated the often, broad concept of digital inclusion into practical everyday skills: knowing how to protect their personal information, recognising a potential scam, communicating through assistive technology and navigating the digital world with greater confidence and independence.
