“Get Involved”: After Securing $500M Funding, FG Announces Plan to Train 1m Nigerians on Technical Skills
- President Bola Tinubu, during his campaign, promised to create millions of jobs and reduce poverty
- As part of this vision, the Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, has announced plans to train 1 million Nigerians in technical skills
- These skills are expected to provide the necessary capabilities for Nigerian youths to secure gainful employment
The Federal Government has announced plans to train 1 million Nigerians in technical skills by 2025.
The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, disclosed this via his official X account after a meeting with stakeholders in tech on how to achieve the target.
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According to him, the technical training is in line with the promise by President Bola Tinubu to create 1 million jobs through tech in the first 24 months of his administration.
The minister's post reads:
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“My team and I spent some time today with some key stakeholders in tech to co-create innovative ways to achieve Mr. President’s target to train 1 million technical talents.
"This is the first in a series of ecosystem engagements to ensure we get the best solutions from within.
"As we work towards our target of training 1 million people in technical skills by 2025, we’d love to know how you can get involved."
He added that Investing in the ICT sector and the digital economy will stimulate local industries, enhance competitiveness, increase productivity, and provide millions of Nigerians with new skills and long-term job and wealth-creation opportunities.
FG secures $500 million
The latest move by the minister follows his recent announcement that the Federal Government has secured a $500 million loan for a local funding programme, Punch reports.
Speaking at a dinner with a World Bank representative recently Bosun said:
"So we’ve got access to about half a billion dollars to start local funding.”
He added that the initiative is aimed at boosting innovation and entrepreneurship within Nigeria’s digital sector.
"Shine your eyes, no fall mugu": NCC warns Nigerians, exposes fraudsters' tricks
Meanwhile, in another report, the NCC has received 20,000 complaints from Nigerians who have fallen victim to telecom fraud.
The commission reveals that many fraudsters pose as telecom operators or loan sharks to deceive people and extract money from them.
NCC wants Nigerians to be cautious when dealing with suspicious phone calls, messages, or requests.
Source: Legit.ng
