The Federal Government has partnered with Coursera to provide Nigerian youths with world-class digital skills through the Digital Training Academy (DTA) programme under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, announced the partnership during the signing ceremony on the sidelines of the Education World Forum in London.
According to the Minister, the initiative aims to equip young Nigerians with globally relevant competencies in high-demand areas such as artificial intelligence, data science, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and software engineering.
“Digital competency is now essential for success in today’s world,” Dr. Alausa said, adding that the programme reflects the Renewed Hope Agenda’s focus on youth empowerment, innovation, and human capital development.
Participants will receive training and earn internationally recognised certifications that are valued by employers worldwide, enhancing their chances of securing opportunities in the global digital economy.
The programme will be implemented in collaboration with the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) and Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH).
While NOUN will ensure nationwide access across all geopolitical zones, YABATECH will provide industry expertise, facilitators, and mentorship.
In the first year, the Federal Government has fully funded 36,000 licences on Coursera and Pluralsight, making the training completely free for beneficiaries and removing financial barriers.
Dr. Alausa described the partnership as “a covenant between government and Nigerian youths,” assuring that the Tinubu administration will continue to invest in programmes that prepare young Nigerians to compete globally.
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