Nigeria Launches Ambitious Digital Literacy Drive as Global Clusters Unveils Sparkhubs Platform

 

A new chapter in Nigeria’s digital transformation was unveiled today as Ambassador  Amb Dr Adekunle Azeez Badmus announced a nationwide digital literacy initiative aimed at empowering millions of Africans, beginning with Nigeria.

Speaking at a landmark event in Lagos, Ambassador Badmos—UN Ambassador for Quality and Affordable Education in Africa, UN Diplomat on Government Bilateral Trade in Africa, Youth Diplomatic Ambassador to Nigerian Youths in the Republic of Turkey, and Global President of Global Clusters Worldwide—described the initiative as a call for Nigerians to take ownership of national development through personal growth and responsible citizenship.

“If we desire a developed nation, then we must first become developed citizens,” he said. “Nation-building starts with self-development.”

At the heart of the initiative is an ambitious goal to reach one billion digitally literate Africans, with 37 million Nigerians targeted in the first phase. The Nigerian rollout is structured around a community-based model—one million learners per estate—starting in Lagos.

The program emphasizes early digital education, beginning from age six, with parental supervision, to ensure children understand how to navigate the digital space responsibly. According to Ambassador Badmos, while social media and digital platforms originated from the West, Africa must now redefine their use to promote knowledge, ethics, and inclusion.

As part of this vision, Global Clusters Worldwide officially launched SPARK HUBs, a proudly Nigerian and African-built digital platform designed to educate, connect, and empower users globally. The platform blends features familiar to users—professional networking, social interaction, short-form content, and virtual meetings—while maintaining a strong focus on learning, digital entrepreneurship, and community values.

“SPARKHUB is a place to unlearn, relearn, and learn,” Ambassador Badmos explained. “It promotes morals, inclusivity, and a sense of belonging. Whether you are rich or poor, you matter.”

The platform allows users to create and manage their own communities, host meetings, connect globally, and access free digital literacy and entrepreneurship training, positioning it as both a social and educational ecosystem.

Organizers describe the launch as more than a tech rollout—it is a movement to reshape digital culture in Africa, foster unity, and equip citizens with the skills needed to thrive in a modern economy.

With its roots in Nigeria and its vision set on the world, Spark Ops represents a bold step toward an inclusive, knowledge-driven digital future for Africa.