Abstract
The general objective of the study was to evolve strategies for enhancing digital and media literacy skills of lecturers in Faculties of education in two universities, Abia State University (ABSU) and Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike (MOUAU). Specifically, the study determined; digital and media literacy skills needed by lecturers in Faculties of education, and strategies through which education lecturers could imbibe needed digital and media skills. Survey design was used. Population was 177 lecturers from two Faculties of education in the two universities. Questionnaire was used for data collection. Data were analyzed using mean, standard deviations, and t-test at .05 level of significance. Findings reveal 13 digital skills required by the lecturers. These include creating and managing learning management systems, online classroom facilitation and digital communication tools, and others. Also, seven media literacy skills were identified, including, integrating media into curricula, evaluating online sources, and adhering to ethical media use and others. Other findings are seven strategies for enhancing digital and media literacy skills of lecturers, including Faculty digital and media literacy development programs, digital tool integration into curriculum, among others. The study recommends structured training initiatives and workshops as well as mentor-mentee collaborations to enhance lecturers digital and media competencies and adaptability.