NITDA Lauds Unbundling Of HND Computer Science Programme Into Specialised Fields

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has commended the recent decision by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) to unbundle the Higher National Diploma (HND) in Computer Science programme into four distinct specialisations namely Artificial Intelligence, Network & Cloud Computing, Software & Web Development, and Cybersecurity & Data Protection.

A statement on Sunday by Mrs Hadiza Umar, Head, Corporate Affairs and External Relations, NITDA, said this visionary move is not just a game-changer in Nigeria’s IT sector; as it represents a seismic shift in equipping Nigerian graduates with in-demand skills crucial for navigating the digital revolution.