The Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, has said the Federal Government would soon announce the next step in its ongoing applications for the 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) program.
This came as he disclosed that over 1 million Nigerians have now applied to be part of the program. Announcing the development via a post on X, the Minister said the next step for the applicants would be announced in the next 12 hours.
- “Over 1m applications for #3MTT – #technation loading. Look out for news on steps in your mailbox within the next 12 hours,” the Minister said.
A screenshot of the registration database posted by the Minister shows that a total of 18,644 companies have applied as service providers in the program. In addition, 1,407 applications have been received as partners to the program.
N1 billion funding
Earlier, the Minister had announced a N1 billion funding for the program to be provided by IHS Telecom. According to the Minister, the N1 billion funding from IHS Towers also includes a commitment to paying the salaries of 37 dedicated learning community managers for each location for the next 3 years.
The support came as a boost to the federal government’s program which seeks to train 3 million Nigerians in technical skills over the next 4 years.
Going by the implementation plans released by the government, the training will be held in 3 phases.
The first phase is expected to accommodate 30,000 people, while the second phase will admit 300,000, and the 3 million to be completed in the third phase.
The program
According to Tijani, the 3MTT program is a critical part of the Renewed Hope agenda, and is aimed at building Nigeria’s technical talent backbone to power its digital economy and position Nigeria as a net talent exporter.
He said the first phase of the program, executed in collaboration with NITDA, will involve multiple stakeholders including fellows, training providers, partners, and placement organizations.
In the first phase, he said the government would We will select individuals with an interest in specific skills and fund the cost of their training with training providers accepted into the program.
Highlighting how the first phase of the program will run, the Minister stated:
- “In line with the Ministry’s 1%-10%-100% implementation approach, this first phase will aim to train and place 30,000 technical talents, representing 1% of our overall target. It will be executed based on the framework co-created with key stakeholders across government agencies, training providers, educational institutions, development agencies, and the private sector.”
According to the Minister, some of the skills Nigerians would be trained on in the first phase are skills that utilise technology to enhance various roles without directly involving tech creation.
These include Digital Marketing, Project Management Software, Cloud Platforms Navigation, Data Analysis and Visualisation, Digital Marketing, Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), CRM Management, Accounting Software, Graphics Design, and UX/UI Design, among several others.
Excellent
I want to be application
Less than 4years Nigeria is going to be recognise globally in the world of technology like never before. I can’t wait to be there 🤩
Excellent move
Big thanks to the FG
I am just seeing this post on 3TT and I will like to be a part of the program as a person interested in everything video and digital media marketing.
If it is still possible,then I will appreciate it if you can let me know what is required of me to do
Thank you for hearing me out.
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Awhai
How do I become a participant?
I will be very happy
I will be very happy
Great thanks to this able government of renew hope and also to be part of this noble opportunity long live federal Republic of Nigeria.
This is awesome and commendable. We will surely get there. Congratulations Mr President and the Dynamic Minister.
Thanks for this great contribution to our country
Thanks to the FG
That’s good federal government of Nigeria 👍
A big thanks to our amiable minister and the federal government for this great innovation
Thank to the FG for providing such wonderful opportunity. I applied too and hopefully I will be shortlisted…
I hope they will empower and employ us gainfully.
Thank to the FG
Thank you very much mr minister to the federal government
A big thanks to the Minister, his team and FG at large.
That’s a very great innovation.
May Almighty see us through.
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Businesses
Businesses
I am seeing this post today, how will one apply for the job.
We pray for the success of this government and Nigeria at large.
Please let it be free to access to all Nigerians with or without godfather, because these are the things that is bringing this country back,” WHO YOU KNOW, AND WHO KNOW YOU”
If only we our public offices can do away with the above phrase, then we will get to where we are aiming thank you
This is good ideas for Nigerians to benefit in this program
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Data Analysis and Visualisation
Please channel this fund and energy into a three YEARS COMPULSORY MILITARY SERVICE WITH SKILLS AQUICISION but now after the SSCE in place of the NYSC before going to the university. Five SKILLS and major in ONE with a diploma..A SELF SUSTAINED AND PRODUCTIVE NATIONAL SERVICE EFFECTIVE CAPACITY AND PATRIOTIC DEVELOPMENT. CHEERS TO US ALL.
Thank you my brother. It is very unfortunate that people just get into government and positions in this country without being prepared for it. This is more like an already failed program for no matter how laudable it looks, the approach of Implementation is faulty and should be appraised and corrected immediately
I wonder what you’ve accomplished in life to make this conclusion.
Wish all the best for the Nigeria and Nigerians
for having this great opportunity to the Nigerians prevelage and less prevelage
Thank God
The problem with us in this country is that we just rush into programs like this without proper planning. No prior public awareness or information has been done before now at least for transparency and equal opportunity but only being told that so so number of people had applied. This kinds of systems and attitudes in governance needs to change
The fact that you were not aware doesn’t mean it wasn’t publicised. I knew about this program a month to the time of registration. Make your research before making unfounded claims.
Siddon there they wait for public awareness O! Shouldn’t you be asking how you’d apply?
Just go and apply. No time to check time! Search for 3MTT and you should find the site.
Good luck to you
Good move
Am interested to participate in the 3MTT program of the Federal Government of Nigeria. I would love to take the Project Management Software course. I would bd more delighted, if this my request is granted. Thanks in anticipation of your co-operation and God bless.
Am interested to participate in the ongoing 3MTT AI program of the FG. I would love to study the Project Management Software course program. I would be more delighted, if this my request is granted. Thanks in anticipation of your co-operation and God bless.
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Thank you very good
Weldone
THANK TO THE FG
THANK YOU FG
Good May Almighty Allah Swt helps and makes the program beneficial to national development plan.
And enlighten the Nigerians to A.I.
Wow! This is great. I have already applied.
How can I apply
Thanks from this for am so happy from this
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This is very good idea
thank you very much
thanks a lot
Thanks for the Acceptance
Very good initiative of Mr. President Bola Ahmed Tinibu’s renewed hope program under the able leadership of the Communication and Digital Economy Tijani.
May the impact of this program translates into positive technological advancements in Nigeria. We are looking forward to the kick up of these live changing program soonest.
Good plans, more grace our Young minister
Thank you for your effort.
All the best
May Almighty Allah help us all,
God bless the federal republic of Nigeria,
I solemnly believe in this government.
Thank you