Niger and Nasarawa States are set to equip 10,000 of its citizens with cutting edge digital skills by the year 2027 under NINATECH initiative.
NINATECH, the joint Smart Skills Development Programme, is expected to set a new benchmark for regional development ahead of the North Central Development Commission’s take-off.
Led by Suleiman Isah, and the Nasarawa State Commissioner for Information Technology and Digital Economy Agency (NASITDEA), the initiative stems from a shared commitment between the Niger State Ministry of Communications Technology and Digital Economy,
Isah added that the programme will focus on four high-impact areas of the tech sector: cybersecurity, digital forensics, digital entrepreneurship, and data science.
According to him, organisers are already engaging local and international partners to provide internships, job placements, and remote work opportunities for participants who successfully complete the programme.
“This programme will not only enhance employability but also foster entrepreneurship and economic growth in the two states. It also shows how states can leverage synergy, innovation, and resource-sharing to solve pressing challenges,” said Commissioner Suleiman Isah.
