The Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy has announced the formation of the 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) Nigeria Advisory Committee, a panel tasked with guiding the 3MTT program.
This initiative, part of Nigeria’s goal to build a competitive digital economy, seeks to train three million Nigerians in technical skills, addressing the digital skills gap and enhancing employability nationwide.
With expert oversight from the advisory committee, the program aims to ensure effective implementation, driving Nigeria toward a digitally-driven future.
The committee, led by Emeka Afigbo, senior director of Developer Success at Okta, is comprised of industry leaders with solid experience in technology and innovation.
As chair, Afigbo, a respected figure in developer relations with a background at Meta and Google, will bring his expertise in building developer ecosystems across Africa to the 3MTT program. Alongside him are renowned figures including:
- Iyinoluwa Aboyeji, founder of Future Africa and co-founder of Andela and Flutterwave, brings deep insights into Africa’s startup ecosystem and investment industry.
- Ope Bukola, CEO of Kibo School, whose experience in edtech aligns with 3MTT’s mission to scale up tech education across the continent.
- Oji Udezue, former chief product officer at Typeform, Calendly, and Twitter, whose expertise in product management will help shape the program’s structure and outreach.
- Joy Omoregie, GTM Acceleration lead at AWS, offers a strong understanding of go-to-market strategies essential for digital transformation in emerging markets.
- Bola Lawal, CEO of PremiaBN, with a background in digital finance and business development, provides insights into aligning training with market needs.
- Amal Hassan, CEO of Outsource Global, a leader in the outsourcing sector, who brings experience in job creation and talent development, particularly within Nigeria.
Dr Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, extended a warm welcome to the committee members, stressing the importance of their combined expertise and insights, which will be essential in guiding the 3MTT program’s mission to prepare millions of Nigerians for tech-based careers.
“A warm welcome to the members of the 3MTT Nigeria Advisory Committee, which has been set up to provide oversight and guidance for the continued successful implementation of the program. I want to sincerely appreciate these exceptional individuals for volunteering their time and support as we look forward to benefiting from their diverse expertise and experience,” said Dr. Tijani.
The 3MTT program aims to train young Nigerians with technical skills in areas such as AI, Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, UI/UX Design, Data Analysis, and Cybersecurity.
This initiative aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s vision to create 2 million digital jobs by 2025 and support the nation’s goal to become a global leader in the digital economy.
