Leading telecommunications and mobile money service provider, Airtel Africa, has hinted that it intends to support digital transformation in Nigeria through training.
The program targets skills training for 25,000 youth from 80 local government areas across Nigeria.
Airtel Africa Chief Executive Officer Sunil Taldar, reiterated the company’s goal to support government efforts aimed at accelerating Nigeria’s digital economy.
“We are expanding our network, driving financial inclusion, and creating opportunities for the people of Nigeria through technology and innovation. Our collaboration with the government through initiatives like the Airtel Africa Fellowship and 3MTT ensures that Nigeria remains at the forefront of Africa’s
digital revolution.”
Adding on the same, Airtel Africa Chairman Sunil Mittal reiterated the company’s commitment to digital transformation, noting the significant work currently ongoing through the Airtel-UNICEF Reimagine Education Program which has onboarded 1,260 schools and over 600,000 students in the country to digital learning platforms.
“Nigeria remains a strategic market for Airtel Africa, and we are fully committed to supporting the government’s digital transformation agenda. Through initiatives like the Airtel Africa Fellowship and our investment in 3MTT, we are ensuring that the youth of Nigeria have access to world-class education and digital skills. We commend President Tinubu’s vision for a technologically advanced Nigeria and are committed to playing our part in making that vision a reality,” he said.
The support will be delivered under the 3 Million Technical Talents (3MTT) program, a Presidential mandate aimed at training young Nigerians in digital and technology skills.
