Exciting new developments in the Federal Government’s ongoing 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) programme were recently revealed by Dr. Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy. Interestingly, more than a million Nigerians applied for this programme, eager to take part, demonstrating its considerable attention.
Within the next twelve hours, Dr. Tijani promised to reveal the next steps for these applicants. This accomplishment highlights the 3MTT program’s significance and potential impact by demonstrating the Nigerian population’s strong interest and enthusiasm in participating.
In addition, the Minister revealed that an astounding 18,644 businesses have applied to be service providers for the initiative, providing insightful information about its advancement. The private sector’s substantial involvement shows a shared commitment to growing Nigeria’s pool of technical talent.
Furthermore, 1,407 applications from possible partners have been submitted to the programme, highlighting the broad interest and cooperation from different stakeholders.
Three distinct phases make up the government’s comprehensive implementation plan for the training. Three million people are anticipated to be admitted in the third phase, with 30,000 expected to be admitted in the first phase and 300,000 in the second.
In conclusion, the 3 Million Technical Talent programme has advanced remarkably, receiving over 1 million applications and receiving significant funding from the public and private sectors. In order to support Nigeria’s digital economy and develop a robust pool of technical talent, this programme is essential. As the programme develops further, it aims to establish Nigeria as a worldwide leader in the sector and provide people with useful technical skills.