Katsina: The 3-Million Technical Talent (3MTT) programme aims to shape Nigeria’s digital workforce and support President Bola Tinubu’s vision of two million digital jobs for the youth. Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijjani, emphasized this during the fourth edition of the Youth Opportunity Summit held in Katsina.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the summit, themed ‘Leveraging Opportunities: Building a Future-Ready Youth’, was organised by Hajiya Hauwa Liman, Technical Adviser to the Vice President on Women, Youth Engagement and Impact. Liman is also the founder of the Inspire for Impact Initiative, a non-governmental organisation. The Minister highlighted the programme’s goal of creating a skilled workforce, positioning Nigeria as a global leader in the digital economy and talent export. With Europe’s ageing population anticipating a workforce shortage, Tijjani pointed out that opportunities would arise for digitally skilled Africans to fill this gap. He underscored the importance of equipping Nigeria’s youthful population with relevant skills for success in the global economy.
In Katsina State alone, over 3,000 individuals have received training, with more sessions on the horizon. Sen. Ibrahim Idah, Chancellor of Yar’adua University, lauded the summit as a significant achievement. Speaking through Vice Chancellor Prof. Shehu Salihu, he noted that the initiative could positively shape Nigeria’s future.
Liman revealed that the summit has reached over 6,500 young people across northern Nigeria, with previous editions held at Bayero University Kano, Kaduna State University, and Federal University Dutse in Jigawa. She explained that the summit’s vision was to inspire, equip, and empower Nigerian youths to realize their full potential through mentorship, entrepreneurship training, leadership development, and educational and professional support. Liman emphasized that the summit has evolved into a movement for resilience, preparing the youth for the future. She expressed pride in their collective achievements and optimism for the future they are building together.
NAN reports that the event featured poetry, ignite talks, and an indigenous language speaking contest as highlights. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)
