A significant donation has been made to the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) by De Lorenzo SpA, a well-known Italian company that specialises in the design, development, and manufacture of didactic equipment for technical and vocational training in the areas of artificial intelligence, robotics, machine automation, process control, and factory automation.
According to a statement released on Monday, January 15, 2024, and signed by Mrs Hadiza Umar, the Head of Corporate Affairs and External Relations at NITDA, Mr Luciano Prosperi, President of De Lorenzo SpA, formally attested to the donation, confirming that the company will be donating one thousand (1000) E-Learning Solutions—specifically designed by De Lorenzo—to NITDA. The purpose of this substantial donation is to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s continued efforts to improve youngsters’ technical and vocational skills to create jobs.
A wide range of instructional resources focused on robotics, artificial intelligence, machine automation, process control, and factory automation are included in e-learning solutions. De Lorenzo’s deliberate creation of these tools demonstrates his dedication to promoting skill development in fields essential to the workforce of the twenty-first century.
Beyond this kind of donation, De Lorenzo SpA and NITDA have extended their relationship, with the company reaffirming its willingness to actively contribute to the development of skills necessary for the modern workplace. De Lorenzo SpA is committed to offering continuous assistance by supplying specially designed didactic tools, guaranteeing that students have access to state-of-the-art materials that meet industry standards.
NITDA, a major force in the nation’s advancement of digital literacy and information technology, applauded De Lorenzo’s significant contribution. The organisation acknowledges the transformative power of these collaborations in reshaping the educational environment and equipping young people with employable skills.
The donated e-learning solutions will be strategically used by innovation hubs, learning centres, Technology Development zones, and higher education institutions to improve engagement, encourage active learning, visualise abstract ideas, personalise learning experiences, and make learning more accessible while also generating jobs and establishing a sustainable digital economy.
De Lorenzo SpA and NITDA’s strategic partnership represents a shared commitment to supporting innovation, empowering youth, and advancing the socio-economic growth of the country. The gift has the potential to have a profound effect on a great number of people’s academic and career paths, with repercussions that will be felt in many different industries.
