Nigeria's Education Ministry Launches Digital Training Academy
The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched the Digital Training Academy (DTA), a six-month initiative by the Federal Ministry of Education aimed at equipping 32,000 Nigerians with globally relevant digital skills and professional certifications. This program is implemented under the Nigeria Education Sector Renewal Initiative (NESRI) through the Nigeria Education Digital Infrastructure (NEDI) programme, aligning with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
At the launch in Abuja, Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, stated that 72,850 applications were received, with 19,699 meeting entry requirements and 16,000 selected for the inaugural cohort. Training will be conducted via platforms like Coursera and Pluralsight in high-demand fields such as software development and cybersecurity, offering credentials from Google, IBM, and Huawei.
The initiative aims to bridge the digital skills gap and promote local employment, providing necessary infrastructure and support through partnerships with educational institutions.
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