The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has trained more than 100 Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Lagos on digital skills, cybersecurity, data protection and assistive technologies.
The two-day Digital Citizenship Training, held on September 9 and 10, 2026, at the Cordis Hotel, Ikeja, was organised under the theme, “Empowering Persons with Disabilities Through Digital Citizenship for an Inclusive Digital Economy.”
The programme covered digital foundations, internet communication, online safety, data protection, accessibility tools and responsible participation in the digital space.
Participants were taught how to protect personal information, identify online scams and use accessibility features such as speech-to-text tools to improve their independence when using digital devices.
NCC Executive Vice Chairman, Aminu Maida, represented by the Director of its Digital Economy Department, Helen Obi, said digital inclusion goes beyond providing internet access.
Maida said Nigerians with disabilities also need digital skills, accessible platforms, appropriate devices and secure systems to participate meaningfully in the digital economy.
He said technology could help PWDs access education and employment, run businesses, work remotely, access public services and gain greater independence.
The training was delivered with the involvement of stakeholders including the Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA), Christian Blind Mission (CBM) Nigeria and Fornido Development Company.
The NCC said the Lagos programme forms part of its wider efforts to promote digital inclusion for PWDs, including its E-Accessibility Project and initiatives supporting the development of assistive technologies.
Meanwhile, some participants called for more advanced and regular digital-skills programmes, saying continued training would help them make greater use of technology for education, employment and entrepreneurship.
