Nigeria’s National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and Meta have launched a youth online safety campaign aimed at promoting safer, responsible and age-appropriate digital experiences for young Nigerians.
In a statement released by NITDA, the initiative was unveiled during the Youth Safety Summit organised by Meta at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja, where government officials, civil society organisations, educators and industry leaders discussed strategies to improve online safety for young people.
The Director-General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, represented by Dr. Ahmed Tambuwal, Acting Director of the agency’s Digital Literacy and Capacity Building Department, said the partnership would support efforts to build responsible digital citizens and protect young Nigerians online.
Inuwa said NITDA’s digital literacy programmes would receive further support through the collaboration with Meta, with a focus on equipping young people with the skills and awareness needed to use technology safely, responsibly and productively.
He said integrating online safety education into learning environments would help young internet users understand the opportunities and risks associated with digital platforms.
The Youth Safety Summit brought together stakeholders from government, education, civil society and the technology sector to share ideas on creating safer online experiences for children and young people.
The event also featured the launch of the Youth Online Safety Campaign and the My Digital World 2.0 initiative, developed by Meta in partnership with NITDA and the Federal Ministry of Youth Development.
The programmes are designed to promote digital awareness, encourage responsible online behaviour and provide young Nigerians with practical knowledge on navigating the internet safely.
NITDA said the partnership aligns with efforts to expand digital literacy and ensure that more Nigerians, especially young people, can participate meaningfully in the digital space.
The collaboration between Meta and NITDA comes as stakeholders continue to push for stronger digital safety measures that protect young users while encouraging positive use of technology.
