The Digital Bridge Institute (DBI) and United States based SBTS Group LLC have signed a strategic partnership aimed at creating 50,000 jobs and equipping five million Nigerian youths with digital skills by 2030.
Announcing the initiative yesterday in Abuja, both organisations emphasised that the collaboration seeks to bridge the country’s digital skills gap, providing training in coding, digital literacy, and other high-demand ICT skills to help young Nigerians compete in the global job market.
DBI President, Daser David said the partnership aligns with the Federal Government’s National Digital Economy Policy and Strategy (2020-2030) and the Three Million Technical Talent (3MTT) initiative led by the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy.
“Nigerian youths are the catalyst for transforming our nation’s economic future. To pivot from an agriculture-dependent economy to a thriving digital landscape, they require targeted IT upskilling.
“This initiative bridges opportunity gaps by providing after-school programs in digital literacy and vocational training for underserved youth, fueling inclusive economic growth,” he said.
He said each DBI campus will host a Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) centre expected to generate thousands of job opportunities for young Nigerians, enabling them to secure both local and remote employment in the digital economy.
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The CEO of SBTS Group, Evelyn Lewis, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to empowering Nigerian youth.
“Despite the negativity and sense of hopelessness often portrayed, there are abundant opportunities for youths in Nigeria. We are excited to collaborate with DBI in advancing the government’s agenda to train and equip unemployed youth with digital skills and ICT knowledge,” she said.