The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has wrapped up a two-month intensive training on digital literacy and administrative skills for staff of the Institute of Skills Acquisition Centre for Persons Living with Disabilities (PWDs) in Kano State.
The training, which focused on computer literacy, financial management, and proposal writing, aimed to equip participants with the tools needed to compete in an increasingly digital world.
The graduation ceremony held at CITAD’s office in Kano, pulled dignitaries from the Kano State Government, traditional institutions, civil society organizations, and the media.
Delivering remarks on behalf of CITAD’s Executive Director, Senior Programme Officer Isah Garba stressed the importance of inclusivity in the digital age. “We cannot talk about inclusion if people living with disabilities are excluded from the digital conversation. This initiative is about more than institutional growth, it’s about creating access and opportunity,” he said.
Also speaking at the event, CITAD’s Programme Coordinator for Persons with Disabilities, Hamza Aminu Fagge, urged public and private sector actors to support the PWD Centre. “This Centre is making a difference, and it deserves all the support it can get, True progress is measured by how we uplift the most vulnerable” he noted.
Representing the Secretary to the State Government, Special Adviser on Digital and Creative Economy Dr. Bashir Abdu Muzakkari commended CITAD for its role in promoting digital inclusion. “Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf believes no one should be left behind in the digital or governance space. CITAD is showing what effective collaboration can achieve,” he said, adding that the government is open to more partnerships that promote inclusive technology.
Some participants shared reflections on how the training transformed their perspectives.
Saifullahi Muktar testified that he can use a computer, manage finances, and draft proposals. “I feel prepared to lead” he said.
For Fatima Sulaiman, “They didn’t just teach us technical skills ,they helped us see our value. We hope this program continues and reaches others. Disability does not mean inability” she said.
The event concluded with the presentation of certificates and renewed calls for continued investment in inclusive training programs that empower marginalized communities.