Tinubu Meets MasterCard CEO to Boost Digital Skills Training

On Tuesday, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu met with a high-level delegation from MasterCard, led by CEO Michael Miebach, at the State House in Abuja. The meeting focused on Nigeria's large youth population as a valuable resource for foreign investors and the country's tech-savvy workforce.

President Tinubu welcomed proposals from technology companies to train five million small businesses in digital skills. He emphasized the need for strategic policy shifts to stabilize the Nigerian economy and facilitate deeper integration into global trade, particularly for small businesses and young people.

Miebach praised the long-standing relationship between MasterCard and Nigeria, highlighting the importance of financial management opportunities for the youth. The discussions included the necessity of formal registration for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to enhance technological adoption and investment.

Minister of Finance Taiwo Oyedele noted ongoing efforts to digitize government services and support the empowerment of at least three million Nigerian youths. The meeting underscored the potential for Nigeria to thrive economically through partnerships and reforms.