FG Expands Digital Skills Initiative to 15 Universities
On September 15, 2026, the Federal Government announced the expansion of its digital skills and innovation initiative to 15 additional tertiary institutions in Nigeria. This initiative aims to equip Nigerian youths with skills in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and robotics.
The announcement was made during the commissioning of a TETFund/Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) ICT Experience Centre at Kwara State University, Malete, by Kwapchi Hamman, Special Assistant to the President on Media and ICT. The centre is part of a pilot phase involving six ICT Experience Centres across Nigeria's geopolitical zones.
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, represented by Nana Shettima, emphasized the centre's role in providing opportunities for learning and innovation, aligning with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda. The next phase will include institutions in 15 states, with construction already underway.
The First Lady encouraged students to utilize the facility for positive technological transformation.
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