The Nigerian Government has announced the initiation of learning activities for the 270,000 fellows selected for the second cohort of the 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) programme.
Dr. Bosun Tijani, the Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, revealed that the programme would distribute 50 laptops monthly to fellows of the 3 Million Technical Training (3MTT) initiative.
These laptops will be distributed during the monthly knowledge showcase sessions of the programme, where fellows share their learning experiences and practical applications.
Additionally, the programme will provide 5 MTN routers to fellows every month to support their learning activities.
Although cohort 2 of the programme commenced in March, the learning phase officially began in mid-May. Tijani, in announcing the commencement, expressed gratitude to all fellows for their patience and assured them of an enriching learning journey. He also hinted at upcoming opportunities for engagement in the learning community for the 3rd and 4th cohorts.
Highlighting the progress of the first cohort, the minister disclosed that many fellows had secured internship placements across the country. These fellows, he said are now set to participate in hackathons within their respective states to apply their acquired knowledge, collaborate with peers, and develop innovative solutions.
The 3MTT programme is a vital component of the Renewed Hope agenda, aimed at nurturing Nigeria’s technical talent pool to drive the digital economy and position the nation as a leading exporter of talent.
Commencing with 30,000 Nigerians in the first phase, representing 1% of the 3 million target, the selection of 270,000 individuals for the second cohort brings the total to 10%.
To achieve the programme’s objectives, the Minister outlined a phased execution plan developed collaboratively with key stakeholders from government agencies, training providers, educational institutions, development agencies, and the private sector.
The training encompasses various skills leveraging technology to enhance diverse roles, including digital marketing, project management software, cloud platform navigation, data analysis and visualisation, search engine optimisation (SEO), CRM management, accounting software, graphic design, and UX/UI design, among others.