Governments of Africa, including Nigeria, have been urged to expand digital rights and inclusion on the continent by formulating favourable laws and policies.
Paradigm Initiative , a pan-African Digital Rights and Inclusion organization pointed out that citizens on the continent are currently using Information Communications Technology on a regular basis, creating a need for rights-respecting and inclusive practices.
“Paradigm Initiative has been in existence for 15 years now and over the years, we have seen gradual progress towards digital transformation, a clear indication of opportunities that exist towards safeguarding digital rights for all,” Sesan added. According to her, since its inception in 2007, Paradigm Initiative has impacted the lives of more than 5,000 under-served African youths with improved livelihoods through digital opportunities and the protection of their online rights.
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