…Assures Partnership with DBI to Boost Digital Literacy
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja
The Managing Director of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye, has emphasized that technology, digital skills, and literacy are essential for improving service delivery within the Fund and across government agencies.
Faleye made this known when the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Digital Bridge Institute (DBI), David Daser, paid him a courtesy visit on Wednesday in Abuja.
He noted that NSITF is committed to specialized and continuous training of its workforce, particularly in digital literacy and proficiency, to enhance operational efficiency and ensure effective service delivery.
Faleye also expressed NSITF’s readiness to collaborate with any organization that can contribute to building internal capacity, adding that the Fund is currently employing various measures to achieve this objective.
As part of its commitment, the NSITF boss approved a high-level partnership with the Digital Bridge Institute and directed the formation of a mini-committee to work out modalities for training and retraining NSITF staff.
Earlier, Mr. Daser had called for collaboration between NSITF and DBI, which was established by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) 21 years ago and is renowned for its ICT training programs.
Commending DBI’s contributions to digital literacy in Nigeria, NSITF acknowledged that certifications from the institute would be valuable not only to its personnel but also to workers across various government sectors.
Faleye stated: “The certification will be helpful. We are very intentional in our technological journey. Training and retraining will play a vital role. As long as you add value to us, we will engage with you.”
He further noted that key elements of the DBI proposal align with NSITF’s goal of building in-house staff capacity through technology for better service delivery.
Faleye revealed that NSITF had recently hosted a conference on leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) to improve outcomes within the Health and Safety environment, a critical aspect of the Fund’s mandate.
“We’re seeking ways to use technology to push the needle further. Across all aspects of our service delivery, there’s a need for this. Certification and specialized training will be important,” he added.
He instructed the HR and ICT departments to harmonize internal needs and requirements, and determine how best to engage DBI’s services.
“As long as you meet our needs and add value, we will always find room for collaboration. I want my team to engage you based on the importance of this potential partnership,” Faleye emphasized.
In his remarks, DBI President David Daser said the institute has a national presence and can support NSITF’s workforce across the country.
“We have partners in different geopolitical zones. Our aim is to help you realize your vision for NSITF. We want to serve as a partner and friend by supporting your IT training efforts,” Daser said.
He added that DBI is also willing to work with NSITF to integrate ICT certification into career progression frameworks.
Daser highlighted ongoing collaborations with other government bodies, including the Ministry of Humanitarian and Poverty Alleviation, through programs like Skilled Tours, which train young Nigerians across DBI campuses nationwide.
“Initiatives like this improve governance and demonstrate how inter-agency collaboration can drive effective public service delivery,” he concluded.