STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE
PRESIDENT TINUBU: LAYING THE FOUNDATION FOR A DIGITAL WORKFORCE TO DRIVE NIGERIA’S ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION
Abuja, 11 December 2025 – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to building a youthful, digitally skilled workforce to power Nigeria’s next phase of economic growth and shared prosperity. He made the remarks on Thursday at the State House Conference Centre during the 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) National Impact Summit and the launch of the 3MTT Digital Skills Fund, with the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, representing him.
President Tinubu highlighted that his administration’s vision for a trillion-dollar economy is anchored on technical skills, productivity, innovation, and a workforce whose capabilities meet global standards.
“Digital skills now underpin growth across every major sector, including agriculture, healthcare, finance, manufacturing, education, and public service. Our ambition to build a trillion-dollar economy will not be achieved by chance; it requires a workforce equipped to compete globally,” the President stated.
Launched in 2023 by the Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, the 3MTT programme targets training three million young Nigerians in critical technical skills, creating two million tech jobs, and exporting surplus talent. President Tinubu called on the 30,000 trainees who have completed the programme to remain focused, seeing themselves as the driving force for Nigeria’s next developmental strides.
Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, noted that Nigeria’s digital economy is among the most attractive in Africa for investment, commending President Tinubu’s vision and the support of private-sector partners and development agencies. He emphasized that when the President assumed office in 2023, over 4.5 million technology jobs were vacant, highlighting the urgent need for initiatives like 3MTT.
Beneficiaries of the programme shared testimonies of personal and community impact:
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Hauwa Yakubu Aliyu from Jigawa State described how the programme empowered her to train farmers in greenhouse farming techniques and represent Nigeria at the Huawei ICT Tech4Good Global Summit in China.
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Adelani Adelaja, a military personnel from Lagos State, revealed how the programme enabled him to develop logistics solutions, improve professional skills, and train colleagues in digital expertise.
International partners expressed their support for the initiative:
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UNDP Representative Elsie Attafuah praised the Tinubu administration’s economic reforms, noting Nigeria’s commitment to reform, courage, and future-focused development.
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EU Ambassador Gautier Mignot pledged $48 million in support of the 3MTT Digital Skills Fund.
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Other partners, including Google, Moniepoint, Airtel, IHS, Secure ID, and HUAWEI, lauded the administration for enhancing technical capacity among young Nigerians and providing a conducive environment for telecom businesses.
President Tinubu concluded that the 3MTT initiative is moving from concept to nationwide impact, creating jobs, nurturing startups, and developing solutions across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, positioning Nigeria as a competitive player in the global digital economy.
Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President
(Information & Strategy)
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