Nigeria invests billions to train over 32,000 in digital skills
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The Federal Government of Nigeria invested N10.5 billion (approximately $7.3 million) in the Digital Training Academy (DTA) to train over 32,000 young Nigerians in digital skills.
Education Minister Tunji Alausa announced the initiative in Abuja, explaining it will help close the country’s digital skills gap and create remote work opportunities. The DTA will offer six months of training in areas like ICT, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence, with certifications from companies like Coursera and Pluralsight.
The government designed the program to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and the Nigeria Education Sector Renewal Initiative. To broaden access, the government partnered with the National Open University of Nigeria and Yaba College of Technology to provide study centres, internet access, and support for learners without personal devices or reliable connections. The Academy will also support the 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) program by offering a path to certification for its participants.
Officials believe the DTA will help build a one-trillion-dollar economy and connect graduates with international employers through the National Talent Export Programme (NATEP), which aims to create one million export-linked digital jobs by 2027. Senator Mohammed Dandutse pledged legislative support for the program’s continued development.
