CITAD Gives Lifeline To PWDs, Launches Digital Training Hub For Their Digital Accessibility
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), supported by the MacArthur Foundation, has officially launched a Digital Training Hub specifically designed for People with Disabilities (PWDs) in Kano State.
This groundbreaking initiativeis targeted at trainimg 300 PWDs, including individuals with visual and hearing impairments, albinism, and spinal injuries, over the next year.
Dr. Kole Ahmed Shettima, Country Director of the MacArthur Foundation Nigeria, highlighted the importance of this initiative during the launch, underscoring the necessity of equipping PWDs to ensure they are not left behind in the rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Engineer Yunusa Zakari Ya’u, Executive Director of CITAD, emphasized the lab’s crucial role in bridging the digital divide and fostering inclusivity.
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He referenced the United Nations’ commitment to digital equity, reinforcing the lab’s mission to support this global principle.
Further support for the initiative came from the Kano State government. Alhaji Yusuf Ibrahim, Senior Special Assistant on ICT to the Kano State Governor, announced that Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has sanctioned the creation of Computer-Based Test (CBT) ICT centers across all 44 local government areas.
A budget of 309 million naira has been allocated for the pilot center, ensuring that PWDs receive the attention they deserve.
In response to the launch, Malam Ibrahim Abdulkarim, a representative of the trainees, praised the initiative and called for the provision of advanced equipment such as braille touch devices and laptops to better support their learning and job opportunities.
Each trainee will benefit from eight weeks of instruction, with the hub equipped with a variety of adaptive technologies to enhance their educational experience.
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