Training 1 Million Nigerians in Technical Skills by 2025
TECH DIGEST- In a bold stride towards national development, the Nigerian Federal Government has set its sights on equipping one million citizens with vital technical skills by the year 2025. This announcement was unveiled by Dr. Bosun Tijani, the Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy. He revealed that the groundwork for this transformative initiative was set in motion with a pivotal meeting that took place on Tuesday.
Bringing together key figures in the tech industry, the session was the inaugural step in a series of strategic discussions aimed at harnessing innovative strategies to achieve this remarkable goal.
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Dr. Tijani emphasized that these engagements are designed to tap into the wealth of expertise and creativity existing within the nation’s tech ecosystem. The government’s resolute objective is to harvest the most effective solutions from within its own ranks, fostering a collaborative environment where the collective prowess of stakeholders can propel the nation towards this ambitious target.
Via his X handle, the Minister extended a clarion call to all Nigerians interested in contributing to this momentous endeavor. Encouraging active participation, he posted, “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.”
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This proactive move is intrinsically tied to President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to revolutionizing job creation through the tech sector. The President has laid out a visionary blueprint to generate one million jobs within the first two years of his administration, firmly placing technology at the heart of this endeavor. His campaign manifesto articulates a comprehensive strategy, encompassing initiatives to empower existing tech-savvy youth, introducing intervention programs in the ICT Industry, and catalyzing growth and diversification through new technologies.
President Tinubu’s approach underscores the transformative potential of investing in the ICT sector and the digital economy. By tapping into these domains, the nation can spur local industries, elevate competitiveness, augment productivity, and impart millions of Nigerians with coveted skills that translate into enduring job opportunities and sustainable wealth creation.
Envisioning a tech-powered future, President Tinubu has expressed a keen interest in harnessing cutting-edge innovations such as blockchain technology. Noting its robust security and accountability features, he foresees it streamlining daily transactions, fostering convenience, and opening avenues for new employment opportunities while fostering financial inclusion.
His administration’s focus extends to several key areas including ICT-enabled outsourcing, innovation and entrepreneurship, e-commerce, and tech manufacturing. These strategic sectors are poised to generate a surge in technology-driven employment opportunities for Nigerian citizens.
President Tinubu aptly encapsulates his vision in stating that digital products and services possess the potential to catalyze new jobs and usher in a wave of economic diversification. In a time marked by rapid technological advancements, his foresight aligns with the undeniable trajectory of global economies shifting towards tech-centric models of growth and prosperity.
