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Airtel Africa Invests $650,000 to Support Nigeria’s 3MTT Digital Skills Initiative

Airtel Africa Invests $650,000 to Support Nigeria’s 3MTT Digital Skills Initiative
Thursday, 27 March 2025 13:44

With sustained investment in digital education and infrastructure, Nigeria is on track to becoming a global leader in the digital economy, fostering innovation, job creation, and economic resilience.

Airtel Africa Foundation announced on March 26 that it has officially fulfilled its ₦1 billion ($650,111.37) commitment to the Federal Government’s 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) program, a major initiative aimed at equipping young Nigerians with essential digital skills for both local and global opportunities.

At a presentation ceremony held in Abuja, Dr. Segun Ogunsanya, Chairman of Airtel Africa Foundation, handed over the cheque to Dr. ‘Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy.

Describing the initiative as a “strategic investment in Nigeria’s future workforce and prosperity,” Dr. Ogunsanya reaffirmed Airtel’s commitment to empowering young Nigerians to become leaders in the global digital economy.

In response, Dr. Tijani expressed gratitude for Airtel Africa’s support, emphasizing that the 3MTT programme is a key pillar of Nigeria’s digital vision and economic development strategy.

The success of Nigeria’s digital economy relies on strong public-private partnerships. Airtel’s investment in the 3MTT program sets a powerful precedent for other corporations to support national talent development initiatives.

This collaboration aligns with the growing demand for digital skills amid Nigeria's rapid digital transformation. In October 2023, the government introduced the "3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT)" program, targeting the training of 3 million Nigerians in high-demand technical skills over three years.

Hikmatu Bilali

 

 

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