FG receives N1 billion grant from Airtel Africa to boost 3MTT program 

The Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, on Wednesday, after receiving the cheque from the Foundation’s Chairman, Dr Segun Ogunsanya.

Championed by the Minister as part of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s strategic talent-building initiatives for the tech sector, the 3MTT programme aims to bridge the digital divide and position Nigeria as a key player in the global technology landscape.

Tijani said the grant will be deployed towards training and empowering over 25,000 Nigerians with in-demand technical skills under the 3MTT program.

“Today we received a N1 Billion grant from the Airtel Africa Foundation for our 3MTT Nigeria program. 

“The grant will cover hands-on training, community engagement, and job placement initiatives, all with the objective of enhancing Nigeria’s digital workforce in alignment with H.E President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.  

“Grateful to the Airtel Africa Foundation for collaborating with us as we work to position Nigeria as a key player in the global technology landscape,” the Minister stated.

Tijani noted that the 3MTT program is a cornerstone of the government’s commitment to building a robust digital economy in Nigeria.

“Our N1 billion support is a strategic investment in Nigeria’s future workforce and prosperity,” he said.

The N1 billion grant from Airtel Africa Foundation came as the second big boost for the 3MTT program since it commenced in 2023.

In November 2023, the government signed a N1 billion deal with telecom infrastructure company, IHS Tower, to build learning communities across Nigeria for the 3MTT program.

According to the Minister, the N1 billion funding from IHS Towers also included a commitment to paying the salaries of 37 dedicated learning community managers for each location for the next 3 years.