We are laying foundation for digital workforce to power Nigeria’s economic transformation – Tinubu

Tinubu

By JAMIU JAMODU

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Thursday in Abuja, said his administration is laying the foundation for a youthful digital workforce that will power Nigeria’s next chapter of growth and shared prosperity.

President Tinubu spoke at the State House Conference Centre as he chaired the 3 million Technical Talent (3MTT) National Impact Summit and launch of the 3MTT Digital Skills Fund. Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, represented him.

President Tinubu said his administration’s determination to build a trillion–dollar economy is hinged on the understanding that the future will be driven by technical skills, productivity, innovation, and a youthful workforce whose skills meet global standards.

Launched in 2023 by the Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, the 3MTT programme targets training three million young Nigerians in critical technical skills, creating two million tech jobs, and exporting surplus talent.

“Our ambition to build a trillion-dollar economy will not be achieved by chance. It requires productivity, innovation and a workforce whose skills meet global standards. Digital skills now underpin growth across every major sector of our economy, including agriculture, healthcare, finance, manufacturing, education and public service,” President Tinubu said.

The President emphasised the imperative for Nigerian youths to be equipped with digital skills, declaring that these skills were not just an enabler of economic stability and growth but also a veritable source of job creation for the nation’s young and enterprising population.