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The Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, has said the Federal Government would soon announce the next step in its ongoing applications for the 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) program.
This came as he disclosed that over 1 million Nigerians have now applied to be part of the program. Announcing the development via a post on X, the Minister said the next step for the applicants would be announced in the next 12 hours.
- “Over 1m applications for #3MTT – #technation loading. Look out for news on steps in your mailbox within the next 12 hours,” the Minister said.
A screenshot of the registration database posted by the Minister shows that a total of 18,644 companies have applied as service providers in the program. In addition, 1,407 applications have been received as partners to the program.
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N1 billion funding
Earlier, the Minister had announced a N1 billion funding for the program to be provided by IHS Telecom. According to the Minister, 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.
The support came as a boost to the federal government’s program which seeks to train 3 million Nigerians in technical skills over the next 4 years.
Going by the implementation plans released by the government, the training will be held in 3 phases.
The first phase is expected to accommodate 30,000 people, while the second phase will admit 300,000, and the 3 million to be completed in the third phase.
The program
According to Tijani, the 3MTT program is a critical part of the Renewed Hope agenda, and is aimed at building Nigeria’s technical talent backbone to power its digital economy and position Nigeria as a net talent exporter.
He said the first phase of the program, executed in collaboration with NITDA, will involve multiple stakeholders including fellows, training providers, partners, and placement organizations.
In the first phase, he said the government would We will select individuals with an interest in specific skills and fund the cost of their training with training providers accepted into the program.
Highlighting how the first phase of the program will run, the Minister stated:
- “In line with the Ministry’s 1%-10%-100% implementation approach, this first phase will aim to train and place 30,000 technical talents, representing 1% of our overall target. It will be executed based on the framework co-created with key stakeholders across government agencies, training providers, educational institutions, development agencies, and the private sector.”
According to the Minister, some of the skills Nigerians would be trained on in the first phase are skills that utilise technology to enhance various roles without directly involving tech creation.
These include Digital Marketing, Project Management Software, Cloud Platforms Navigation, Data Analysis and Visualisation, Digital Marketing, Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), CRM Management, Accounting Software, Graphics Design, and UX/UI Design, among several others.
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Excellent
I want to be application
Less than 4years Nigeria is going to be recognise globally in the world of technology like never before. I can’t wait to be there 🤩
Excellent move
Big thanks to the FG
I am just seeing this post on 3TT and I will like to be a part of the program as a person interested in everything video and digital media marketing.
If it is still possible,then I will appreciate it if you can let me know what is required of me to do
Thank you for hearing me out.
MO
Awhai
How do I become a participant?
I will be very happy
I will be very happy
Great thanks to this able government of renew hope and also to be part of this noble opportunity long live federal Republic of Nigeria.
This is awesome and commendable. We will surely get there. Congratulations Mr President and the Dynamic Minister.
Thanks for this great contribution to our country
Thanks to the FG
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