{"id":53186,"date":"2025-02-28T16:06:22","date_gmt":"2025-02-28T16:06:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/airtel-africa-pledges-training-support-for-nigeria-s-digital-transformation\/"},"modified":"2025-02-28T16:08:02","modified_gmt":"2025-02-28T16:08:02","slug":"airtel-africa-pledges-training-support-for-nigeria-s-digital-transformation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/airtel-africa-pledges-training-support-for-nigeria-s-digital-transformation\/","title":{"rendered":"Airtel Africa pledges training support for Nigeria\u2019s digital transformation"},"content":{"rendered":"

The support will be delivered under the 3 Million Technical Talents (3MTT) programme, a Presidential mandate aimed at training young Nigerians in digital and technology skills.<\/p>\n

Airtel Africa also announced 10 scholarships for Nigerian students to study technology-focused courses at Plaksha University in India under the Airtel Africa Fellowship. <\/p>\n

Driven by Airtel Africa Foundation, the scholarships will equip Nigerian youth with cutting-edge digital and innovation skills, reinforces commitment to bridge the talent gap in the technology sector while supporting the country\u2019s aspirations to become a global tech hub.<\/p>\n

These pledges to develop Nigeria\u2019s future tech leaders were announced when Airtel Africa\u2019s Chairman, Mr. Sunil Bharti Mittal, KBE and Airtel Africa CEO, Sunil Taldar met with Nigeria\u2019s President, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at State House in Abuja. <\/p>\n

The meeting also discussed Airtel Africa\u2019s ongoing investments in Nigeria\u2019s telecom and digital economy.<\/p>\n

Speaking to journalists after the meeting, Mr. Sunil Bharti Mittal said: \u201cNigeria remains a strategic market for Airtel Africa, and we are fully committed to support the government\u2019s digital transformation agenda. Through initiatives like the Airtel Africa Fellowship and our investment in 3MTT, we are ensuring that the youth of Nigeria have access to world-class education and digital skills. We commend President Tinubu\u2019s vision for a technologically advanced Nigeria and are committed to play our part in making that vision a reality.\u201d<\/p>\n

While noting the significant work currently ongoing via the Airtel-UNICEF Reimagine Education Programme which has onboarded 1,260 schools and over 600,000 students in the country to digital learning platforms such as the Nigerian Learning Passport (NLP), Mr. Mittal restated Airtel Africa\u2019s dedication to network expansion, service quality, and financial inclusion.<\/p>\n

Airtel Africa welcomed the recent designation of telecom infrastructure as Critical National Information Infrastructure (CNII), recognizing it as an essential step in safeguarding and expanding Nigeria\u2019s digital backbone. It also emphasised its continued mission to drive financial inclusion across Nigeria, particularly through its subsidiary, SmartCash PSB.<\/p>\n

Mr Taldar reiterated the continuing goal of Airtel to support government efforts that are aimed at accelerating Nigeria\u2019s digital economy, saying: \u201cAirtel is deeply invested in Nigeria\u2019s digital future. We are expanding our network, driving financial inclusion, and creating opportunities for the people of Nigeria through technology and innovation. Our collaboration with the government through initiatives like the Airtel Africa Fellowship and 3MTT ensures that Nigeria remains at the forefront of Africa\u2019s digital revolution.\u201d<\/p>\n

Airtel Africa remains committed to working closely with the Government of Nigeria and all stakeholders to drive connectivity, digital skills development, and financial inclusion, reinforcing Nigeria\u2019s position as a leader in Africa\u2019s digital economy.<\/p>\n

{{About Airtel Africa}}<\/p>\n

Airtel Africa is a leading provider of telecommunications and mobile money services, with operations in 14 countries across sub-Saharan Africa. <\/p>\n

Airtel Africa\u2019s integrated offer provides national and international mobile voice and data services as well as mobile money services to over 156 million customers. <\/p>\n

The company\u2019s strategy is focused on delivering a great customer experience across the entire footprint and increasing digital and financial inclusion to transform lives across Africa, in line with our corporate purpose.<\/p>\n

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