3MTT: FG set to train additional 90,000 youths in technology skills
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced the selection of 90,000 new fellows for the third cohort of the 3 Million Technical Talent initiative.
This program, aimed at developing in-demand tech skills, will help participants become part of a growing pool of technical talent within Nigeria’s digital economy and on the global stage.
The Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani disclosed this via his official X handle, adding that applications for the program remain open.
He encouraged Nigerians who have not yet joined the learning community to seize the opportunity to enhance their tech skills and contribute to the digital transformation of the country.
“I am pleased to announce that Cohort 3 of @3MTTNigeria is now live and we will be enrolling an additional 90,000 Fellows to start their training journey.
“For those in our 3MTT Community who have been patiently waiting, please visit your dashboard to get the next instructions on how to take the required foundational learning courses and assessment,” he stated.
The 3MTT initiative has made impressive progress since its launch. The first cohort enrolled 30,000 participants, followed by 270,000 fellows in the second cohort, which began in March.
The minister revealed that many participants from the first cohort have already secured internship placements across Nigeria.
He also noted that these fellows are now preparing to participate in state-level hackathons, where they will apply their skills in real-world scenarios, collaborate with peers, and develop solutions to demonstrate their expertise. These activities are designed to further enhance their learning and contribute to building Nigeria’s digital economy.
According to Tijani, the 3MTT program is a key component of the Renewed Hope agenda, designed to strengthen Nigeria’s technical talent pool.
The initiative aims to fuel the country’s digital economy and position Nigeria as a leading exporter of skilled tech professionals globally.
The 3MTT program initially enrolled 30,000 Nigerians, which accounted for 1% of the 3 million target. With the addition of 270,000 fellows in the second cohort, the program has now reached 10% of its goal.
