Govt commits ₦10.5bn to digital training academy for 32,000 Nigerians
The Federal Government has committed more than N10.5 billion to its Digital Training Academy (DTA), an initiative aimed at equipping 32,000 Nigerians with globally competitive digital and professional skills. Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, disclosed this on Monday in Abuja at the official launch of the academy. Alausa said the programme was designed to bridge […] The post Govt commits…
The Nigerian government has allocated over N10.5 billion to establish the Digital Training Academy (DTA), a program aimed at equipping 32,000 Nigerians with globally competitive digital and professional skills. Minister of Education Tunji Alausa announced the initiative's official launch in Abuja, emphasizing its role in addressing Nigeria's digital skills gap and enhancing employability.
The DTA, under the Nigeria Education Sector Renewal Initiative (NESRI), will provide free access to training through global platforms like Coursera and Pluralsight, focusing on high-demand areas such as AI, cybersecurity, and cloud computing. Minister Alausa highlighted the program's objective to bridge Nigeria's skills gap, improve employability, and enable citizens to participate in the digital economy.
The government has also set up access centers across the country to support beneficiaries lacking personal computers or reliable internet access. The DTA is expected to complement other government initiatives, such as the 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) program and the National Talent Export Programme (NATEP).
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