Federal Government and IHS Nigeria Unite to Supercharge Technical Talent Across Nigeria
In a significant partnership, Nigeria's Federal Government and IHS Nigeria have joined forces to establish technical talent learning communities nationwide. This collaboration supports the ambitious Three Million Technical Talent (3MTT) initiative by the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy. Over the next three years, these learning communities will be set up in all 36 Nigerian states and the Federal Capital Territory, providing a platform for 3MTT participants to come together weekly, fostering learning, collaboration, and project development. IHS Nigeria will not only provide substantial financial support but also share industry expertise to bolster the program. This partnership is set to make a substantial impact on nurturing technical talent in Nigeria, aligning with the 3MTT initiative and promoting the establishment of learning communities across the nation.
Nigeria's Federal Government and IHS Nigeria Partner to Establish Technical Talent Learning Communities.
The Federal Government of Nigeria, in conjunction with IHS Nigeria, has joined forces to create technical talent learning communities nationwide. This collaborative effort bolsters the recently introduced Three Million Technical Talent (3MTT) initiative by the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy. Over the course of three years, the government will work alongside IHS Nigeria to establish these learning communities in all 36 states of Nigeria and the Federal Capital Territory, offering a platform for 3MTT participants to convene on a weekly basis, fostering learning, collaboration, and project development.
Ekaete Umo, the Head of Press and Public Relations at the ministry, elucidated that, as part of this partnership, IHS Nigeria will not only provide financial backing but also share its industry expertise to support the initiative. Dr. 'Bosun Tijani, the Minister of Communications, Innovations & Digital Economy, took to LinkedIn to express his enthusiasm for the collaboration. He highlighted that the financial commitment from IHS Nigeria, amounting to one billion Naira, will significantly enhance the ministry's endeavors in nurturing a pool of technical talent within the country.
In his statement, Dr. Tijani announced, "I am excited to announce a N1 Billion partnership between the @FMoCDE and IHS Towers to establish the 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) Learning Community. This initiative, which is in support of our recently launched 3MTT programme, will facilitate the set up of learning communities in the 36 states and the FCT. The N1 billion funding from IHS Towers also includes a commitment to paying the salaries of 37 dedicated learning community managers for each location for the next 3 years."
Furthermore, this collaboration between the Federal Government and IHS Nigeria is poised to make a significant impact on the technical talent landscape in Nigeria, aligning with the 3MTT initiative and promoting the establishment of learning communities throughout the nation. The substantial financial support from IHS Nigeria, coupled with their industry knowledge, promises to be a valuable asset in realizing the goals of this program.
