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Airtel Africa to Train 25,000 Nigerian Youth Under 3MTT Programme

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February 28, 2025
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L-r: Sunil Bharti Mittal, Airtel Africa chairman, meets with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, at the State House in Abuja

L-r: Sunil Bharti Mittal, Airtel Africa chairman, meets with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, at the State House in Abuja

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Airtel Africa has pledged to support digital and technology skills training for 25,000 youth, drawn from 80 local government areas in Nigeria.

The support will be delivered under the 3 Million Technical Talents (3MTT) programme, a Presidential mandate aimed at training young Nigerians in digital and technology skills.

Airtel Africa also announced 10 scholarships for Nigerian students to study technology-focused courses at Plaksha University in India under the Airtel Africa Fellowship.

Driven by Airtel Africa Foundation, the scholarships will equip Nigerian youth with cutting-edge digital and innovation skills, reinforces commitment to bridge the talent gap in the technology sector while supporting the country’s aspirations to become a global tech hub.

These pledges to develop Nigeria’s future tech leaders were announced when Airtel Africa’s Chairman, Mr.  Sunil Bharti Mittal, KBE and Airtel Africa CEO, Sunil Taldar met with Nigeria’s leader, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at State House in Abuja.

The meeting also discussed Airtel Africa’s ongoing investments in Nigeria’s telecom and digital economy.

Speaking to journalists after the meeting, Mr. Sunil Bharti Mittal said:

“Nigeria remains a strategic market for Airtel Africa, and we are fully committed to support 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 play our part in making that vision a reality.”

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PIC 3: L-R: Director, Corporate Communications & CSR, Femi Adeniran; Chairperson, Board of Directors, Awuneba Ajumogobia; Managing Director/CEO, Dinesh Balsingh, all of Airtel Nigeria; Group CEO, Airtel Africa, Sunil Taldar; Founder and Chairman, Airtel Africa, Sir Sunil Bharti Mittal; His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu; Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila; Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani; Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake; Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris; Special Adviser to the President on Technology and Digital Economy, Idris Alubankudi; Executive Vice Chairman/CEO, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr Aminu Maida after the meeting between Airtel Africa leadership and President Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja on Thursday 27th February 2025.

While noting the significant work currently ongoing via the Airtel-UNICEF Reimagine Education Programme which has onboarded 1,260 schools and over 600,000 students in the country to digital learning platforms such as the Nigerian Learning Passport (NLP), Mr. Mittal restated Airtel Africa’s dedication to network expansion, service quality, and financial inclusion.

Airtel Africa welcomed the recent designation of telecom infrastructure as Critical National Information Infrastructure (CNII), recognizing it as an essential step in safeguarding and expanding Nigeria’s digital backbone.

It also emphasised its continued mission to drive financial inclusion across Nigeria, particularly through its subsidiary, SmartCash PSB.

Mr Taldar reiterated the continuing goal of Airtel to support government efforts that are aimed at accelerating Nigeria’s digital economy, saying:

“Airtel is deeply invested in Nigeria’s digital future. 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.”

Airtel Africa remains committed to working closely with the Government of Nigeria and all stakeholders to drive connectivity, digital skills development, and financial inclusion, reinforcing Nigeria’s position as a leader in Africa’s digital economy.

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