7.8
ICT and Youth
The youth are critical catalysts in Nigeria’s socio - economic development plans, and
are acknowledged as an ICT-oriented generation. For Nigeria to harness the huge
potential that ICT offers, it is important to leverage ICTs for positive youth orientation
and
development, as well as
to ensure that youths use ICTs responsibly and
productively.
7.8.1
Situation Analysis
The National Youth Policy defines anyone between the ages of 18 and 35 as a
Nigerian Youth. According to population statistics, seventy percent (70%) of Nigeria’s
167-million population fall into this group, making it foundational and critical to
National development. However, unemployment, under-employment, and lack of
entrepreneurial skills and / or opportunities present a very serious potential for
increased social ills.
7.8.2
Objectives
i.
To leverage ICT in addressing Youth-specific development and orientation
issues; and
ii.
To ensure that the Youth use ICT responsibly and for positive purposes.
7.8.3
Strategies
The Government will:
i.
Promote the use of ICTs, in partnership with Youth-focused bodies and
relevant MDA’s to deliver information and content that emphasize National
Unity, tolerance and ethical values;
ii.
Support the delivery of programmes designed to ensure that the youth focus
on positive application of ICT;
iii.
Promote Incentive and support schemes targeted at youth entrepreneurship
initiatives in ICT;
iv.
Ensure that the youth are protected adequately in cyberspace; and
v.
Promote the utilisation of ICT in education delivery and management; and its
incorporation in education curriculum at all levels.
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