2,000 Students Benefit from Digital Citizenship Training

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A nonprofit organisation, Webfala Digital Skills for All Initiative (WDSFAI), has empowered approximately 2,000 students in Kwara state with knowledge on digital citizenship and online safety. This initiative is a testament to the organisation’s commitment to promoting digital literacy and online safety among young people.

The trainings were conducted across schools in the state by fellows of the inaugural cohort of the organisation’s Digital Citizenship and Online Safety Fellowship. The fellowship programme, which concluded on February 15, 2025, equipped the fellows with essential knowledge, skills, and best practices to promote a safer and more inclusive digital environment.

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According to Hameed Muritala, Director of Communications and Strategy at WDSFAI, “After completing the training, the fellows were tasked with conducting step-down trainings in schools across the state. Consequently, each fellow visited three schools to raise awareness about online safety and educate at least 50 students on how to protect themselves from online threats.”

The fellows introduced the students to concepts such as fact-checking and critical thinking, empowering them to navigate the online world responsibly. At the end of the training, the students gained valuable insights into protecting their personal information online, recognising cyber threats, identifying misinformation, and fostering positive digital interactions.

Nafisat Bakare, Executive Director of WDSFAI, emphasized the importance of promoting digital safety and responsible online engagement among young people. “While the internet has a lot of advantages, it also poses dangers to its users, especially children and young people. This is why it is crucial to equip young people with knowledge and skills to navigate online spaces responsibly and safely.”

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She added, “By exposing young learners to principles of digital citizenship and providing practical skills to identify and respond to online threats, we are fostering a generation of responsible digital users who can harness the internet’s potential while protecting themselves from its risks.”A nonprofit organisation, Webfala Digital Skills for All Initiative (WDSFAI), has empowered approximately 2,000 students in Kwara state with knowledge on digital citizenship and online safety. This initiative is a testament to the organisation’s commitment to promoting digital literacy and online safety among young people.

The trainings were conducted across schools in the state by fellows of the inaugural cohort of the organisation’s Digital Citizenship and Online Safety Fellowship. The fellowship programme, which concluded on February 15, 2025, equipped the fellows with essential knowledge, skills, and best practices to promote a safer and more inclusive digital environment.

According to Hameed Muritala, Director of Communications and Strategy at WDSFAI, “After completing the training, the fellows were tasked with conducting step-down trainings in schools across the state. Consequently, each fellow visited three schools to raise awareness about online safety and educate at least 50 students on how to protect themselves from online threats.”

The fellows introduced the students to concepts such as fact-checking and critical thinking, empowering them to navigate the online world responsibly. At the end of the training, the students gained valuable insights into protecting their personal information online, recognising cyber threats, identifying misinformation, and fostering positive digital interactions.

Nafisat Bakare, Executive Director of WDSFAI, emphasized the importance of promoting digital safety and responsible online engagement among young people. “While the internet has a lot of advantages, it also poses dangers to its users, especially children and young people. This is why it is crucial to equip young people with knowledge and skills to navigate online spaces responsibly and safely.”

She added, “By exposing young learners to principles of digital citizenship and providing practical skills to identify and respond to online threats, we are fostering a generation of responsible digital users who can harness the internet’s potential while protecting themselves from its risks.

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