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Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy

Build Nigeria'sDigital Future.

Join a structured, six-tier ecosystem connecting your organisation to Nigeria's largest digital talent programme — and to 1.87 million+ fellows, employers, innovators and institutions shaping the country's digital economy.

Nigeria's Digital Imperative

The challenge is right now — and the opportunity is unprecedented.

Nigeria has the youngest population of any major economy. President Tinubu has set a $1 trillion economy target by 2030 — and achieving it depends on building a globally competitive digital workforce. This is not a future problem.

70%
Under 30

Of Nigeria's 240 million+ population is under 30, with 3.5 million young people entering the labour market every single year.

$11B
Annual Cost

The estimated annual cost of the digital skills gap — a present-day crisis, not a distant risk, undermining business, government and growth.

170M
New Tech Jobs by 2030

Global forecasts project 170 million new technology jobs by 2030. Nigeria is strategically positioned to capture a major share — if the ecosystem is ready.

“With 92% of employment still informal and traditional sectors needing digital transformation, the opportunity is not just about jobs — it is about building the productive capacity of an entire economy.”

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What 3MTT Has Built

Three cohorts in. The supply side works.

After three cohorts, 3MTT has proven that large-scale digital skills delivery is possible in Nigeria. The programme is now entering its most ambitious phase — and the Partner Network is how we scale beyond what any one organisation can do alone.

160K+
Fellows Trained

Across 3 cohorts, all 36 states and FCT — with over 60,000 psychometrically validated assessments at a 99.6% completion rate.

1.87M
In the Pipeline

Registered fellows and growing — representing the demand signal for an ecosystem that must now scale to meet it.

10,000+
Delivery Partners

Training organisations, Applied Learning Clusters and enabling infrastructure partners operating across Nigeria's 774 LGAs.

36+FCT
States Covered

Nationwide reach — fellows present in every Local Government Area in Nigeria. No programme of this type has achieved this before.

€5M
EU Commitment

A 5-year EU-3MTT Scale-Up Partnership locking in international credibility and co-funding for the programme's next phase.

₦10B+
2026 Budget

Allocated for delivery this year — demonstrating federal commitment and giving partners a stable, government-backed platform to build on.

The Partner Network

Six tiers. One ecosystem. Your place in it.

Every organisation that participates in Nigeria's digital economy has a place in the 3MTT Partner Network. Select the tier that matches your capabilities — or participate in more than one.

State governments, federal agencies, and regional development commissions engage as cross-cutting partners across all tiers, providing the geographic and institutional backbone through which the entire network operates.

What you bring

  • Training delivery capacity and facilities
  • Curriculum expertise and instructor networks
  • Technology platforms, connectivity, or learning tools

What you get

  • Access the Digital Economy Talent Fund for infrastructure grants and instructor training
  • '3MTT Certified Delivery Partner' badge and co-branding on all programme materials
  • Full access to standardised curriculum, assessment tools, and learning management platform
  • Cloud credits, software licences, and certification vouchers from Strategic Partners
  • Priority consideration for state-level training contracts

What you bring

  • Hiring commitments and structured demand data
  • Job placement, internship, and apprenticeship opportunities
  • Outcome reporting and demand intelligence

What you get

  • First-look access to a pre-screened, job-ready talent pipeline — cutting recruitment costs and time-to-hire
  • Recognition as a '3MTT Employer of Choice' with co-branded visibility at national career fairs
  • Anonymised talent supply data and regional skills reports for workforce planning
  • Invitations to exclusive government-industry roundtables and ministerial briefings
  • Access to 12 employer recruitment drives and 4 virtual career fairs per year

What you bring

  • Labour market data and analytical capability
  • Peer-reviewed research and methodological rigour
  • Sector-specific competency frameworks and standards

What you get

  • Exclusive access to Africa's richest digital talent dataset: assessments, training approaches, placement outcomes
  • Direct collaboration with the Federal Ministry on national workforce development policy
  • Eligibility for research grants from the Digital Economy Talent Fund
  • Invitations to present findings at high-level government forums and national skills conferences

What you bring

  • Real-world problems that need technical solutions
  • Challenge funding and prize commitments
  • Incubation and acceleration infrastructure

What you get

  • Direct access to Nigeria's largest pool of emerging tech talent to solve business challenges
  • Co-branded national innovation challenges amplified through government and media channels
  • First right of refusal on promising solutions and talent from sponsored challenges
  • Public recognition from the Ministry for driving innovation in national priority sectors

What you bring

  • Financial investment, grants, or programme funding
  • Platforms, tools, certifications, or infrastructure at scale
  • Institutional credibility and convening power

What you get

  • Deploy platforms, tools, or certifications at national scale through a single government-backed partnership
  • Recognition as a 'National Enabler of Digital Skills' — a powerful market credibility credential
  • Measurable impact data: fellow outcomes, placement rates, economic impact for your stakeholders
  • Distribution: access to 1.87M fellows and 10,000+ delivery partners
  • Premier national platform to showcase commitment to Nigeria's digital future

What you bring

  • Media reach, content production capacity, and audience
  • Community networks and advocacy platforms
  • International market access and diaspora connections

What you get

  • A steady stream of compelling, nation-building content: success stories, data, and impact reports
  • Exclusive access to interview high-level officials, programme leaders, and successful fellows
  • Strong brand association with a high-impact, federally backed national initiative
  • Invitations to exclusive 3MTT events and access to decision-makers across public and private sectors
Partner Impact

Proof of what's possible.

Nigeria's most ambitious organisations didn't wait. Here's what partnership looks like in practice.

Tier 5: Funding & Strategic
Airtel Nigeria
₦1 Billion Committed

One of the first private sector partners to make a major financial commitment to the programme. Funding scaled training delivery, community engagement, and job placement — reaching 25,000+ beneficiaries and demonstrating the viability of telco-programme partnerships at national scale.

Tier 5: Funding & Strategic
IHS Towers
₦1B for Learning Communities

Committed ₦1 billion to scale physical Learning Communities across multiple states, fund state-level community managers, and support training delivery through IHS Academy expertise — including co-hosting regional hackathons at IHS-powered innovation hubs.

Tier 5: Funding & Strategic
MTN Nigeria
₦3 Billion Commitment

Nigeria's most comprehensive partnership commitment to date — including training delivery, data access, and device distribution enabling 90,000+ fellows across 197 Applied Learning Clusters, with connectivity and data bundles for fellows in underserved regions.

Tier 1: Delivery Network
Data Science Nigeria
DeepTech Ready Programme

Delivered advanced AI and Data Science training to thousands of fellows via the DeepTech Ready initiative, with structured mentorship paired to industry professionals and AI-based job placements through Loubby AI and WES Online — extending beyond training into placement.

Tier 5: Strategic Partner
Google (Google.org)
AI Upskilling for 20,000 Youth

Funded and supported AI and Data Science upskilling for 20,000 Nigerian youth, helping design curriculum aligned to global standards — demonstrating the strategic partner model: a global technology company deploying resources at national scale.

“Organisations that join now shape the standards, secure the best talent pipelines, and earn founding partner recognition.”

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Why Now

Four conditions have converged. This is the moment.

Organisations that join now will shape the architecture, not just participate in it. The window to be a founding partner in Nigeria's national digital talent infrastructure is open — and won't remain so.

Proven Delivery at Scale

160,000+ fellows trained across 3 cohorts, all 36 states, 10,000+ delivery partners. The supply side is established — this is not a pilot. Joining now means building on proof, not promise.

EU Partnership Launched

The European Union has committed €5 million over five years through the EU-3MTT Scale-Up Programme. International credibility is locked in — your partnership carries the weight of a federally backed, globally recognised initiative.

State Pipeline Active

Eight state governments are in active discussions for co-investment partnerships. Geographic expansion is underway — founding partners gain access to state-level relationships, intelligence, and co-funding opportunities as they activate.

3MTT 2.0 Transition

The programme is shifting from direct training provider to a national Talent Operating System. The infrastructure — Skilladder, Talent Registry, Nigeria Launchpad — is operational. Partners who join now help define how the system works.

“Every partner that joins strengthens the network. Every demand signal sharpens what the programme trains. Every placement, every challenge solved, every enterprise built is evidence that Nigeria's digital talent infrastructure is delivering.
How to Join

Structured. Fast. Two to four weeks to activation.

From expression of interest to go-live is a streamlined three-step process — designed to move at your pace without sacrificing rigour.

1
Express Interest

Complete the Partnership Network Application Form. Takes 10 minutes — helps us identify the right tier and the right team to work with you.

2
Scope & Align

A dedicated 3MTT Partnership Manager schedules a call to understand your goals and align on terms, formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding.

3
Activate & Go Live

Gain access to tools, dashboards, and the partner ecosystem. Your first cohort, role posting, challenge, or campaign goes live within weeks.

Nigeria's digital future is being built right now.

Whether you hire tech talent, deliver training, fund innovation, conduct research, or reach millions — there is a tier built for you.

Apply to Join the Network →
Or contact the team directly: programs@3mttnigeria.com