NCC DG Commends Project Train 3M for Promoting ICT Skills
The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, has commended the proposal by the Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, to enlist and train three million Nigerians in ICT over four years. This initiative aims to position Nigeria as an exporter of digital skills.
Dr. Maida, speaking at the City Business News Summit in Lagos, praised the program that has already attracted one million applicants. He highlighted its potential to increase Nigeria’s pool of technically skilled individuals in the global market, leading to increased engagement with Nigerians by international employers in the digital and technical skills sector.
The NCC boss emphasized that Nigeria’s vision is rooted in embracing technological advancements and fostering innovation to drive sustainable growth, economic diversification, and improved living standards for its citizens. The goal is to accelerate Nigeria’s growth as a global technical talent hub and net exporter of talent.
The initiative also aims to deepen the country’s position in global research and enhance the level of digital literacy across Nigeria. The Minister is looking to create a pipeline of three million technical talents through this program.
“This programme, which has commenced already with over 1 million applications by potential trainees, is expected to increase the level of digital and technical skills among Nigerians, especially young and middle-level talents, to 70 per cent by the end of 2027.
“This will position Nigerians to productively contribute to the economy and place us in the top 25 percentile of research globally in the key areas of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), IoT, Robotics, Blockchain and Additive Manufacturing in keeping with the strategic plan unveiled by the Honourable Minister,” he said.
Maida said the policy direction of the Ministry, which is being driven by five pillars, will deliver on the goals of fostering economic growth and development.
These pillars, which include policy, infrastructure, innovation, entrepreneurship and capital; trade and knowledge, are the bedrock of the Strategic Vision Plan (2023 – 2025) and form the guide to channel our efforts to harness the potential of the telecommunications sector and drive positive change in Nigeria.
He said the Commission remains committed to providing an enabling environment for the building of the critical infrastructure required to power a strong digital economy, guarantee improved access to quality broadband connectivity, and the efficient management of the nation’s spectrum resources.
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“As we work with our supervising Ministry – Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy – to take these steps to provide the enabling environment for repositioning the Nigerian Economy through telecommunications in 2023 and beyond, we call on Nigerians—and especially our compatriots in the media—to tap into the aspects of these interventions that are relevant to them.
“The ambitious plans we have set out may seem lofty and even incredible, but through strategic partnerships and collaborations with all stakeholders, we believe that they are achievable,” he said.
