The Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy has announced a N1 billion, three-year partnership with IHS Nigeria to establish the ‘3 Million Technical Talent programmes (3MTT) Learning Community in Nigeria.
The Head of Press and Public Relations, Mrs Ekaete Umo, made the disclosure in a statement on Monday in Abuja.
According to Umo, the key objective of this partnership is a nationwide learning initiative that is aimed at empowering Nigerians with critical digital skills which is the fulcrum of the 3MTT.
She said the partnership would facilitate the setting up of learning communities in the federation for the purpose of providing opportunities for the 3MTT participants to gather weekly, learn, collaborate and build projects amongst other things.
“The establishment of these learning communities will also help to facilitate the strengthening of the local innovation ecosystem across the country.
“Under this partnership, IHS Nigeria will provide financial…