MTN Nigeria Commits ₦3 Billion to FG’s 3MTT Tech Talent Development Initiative

MTN Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to Nigeria’s digital future by investing ₦3 billion in the Federal Government’s 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) program. This announcement was made by the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, on Tuesday.

The Minister emphasized the critical role of public-private partnerships in accelerating Nigeria’s digital transformation. According to him, MTN has been a long-standing supporter of the 3MTT initiative, contributing significantly to the growth of a skilled, tech-ready workforce.

“I acknowledge MTN Nigeria’s long-term support for the 3MTT Nigeria program, with a cumulative investment of ₦3 billion since inception,” said Dr. Tijani.

MTN: A Pioneer in Digital Skills Support

Dr. Tijani hailed MTN as one of the early backers of the 3MTT program, playing a pivotal role in democratizing access to digital skills training for thousands of young Nigerians nationwide.

“This kind of sustained collaboration is what drives our vision of building a future-ready workforce and positioning Nigeria as a net-exporter of technical talent,” he noted.

“As we scale the 3MTT program, we look forward to deepening our partnerships with the private sector to unlock more opportunities for our people and economy.”

Momentum Builds Across the Private Sector

The announcement follows recent contributions from other corporate partners. In March 2025, Airtel Africa Foundation pledged a ₦1 billion grant to the 3MTT program. Additionally, IHS Towers has signed a ₦1 billion deal to fund digital learning communities across Nigeria, including covering the salaries of 37 Learning Community Managers over a three-year period.

About the 3MTT Program

The 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) program is a cornerstone of the Renewed Hope Agenda, designed to build Nigeria’s digital economy and position the country as a global hub for tech talent.

The initiative launched with 30,000 participants (1% of its target), and has since expanded with a second cohort of 270,000 trainees — reaching 10% of the goal.

Training areas include:

• Digital Marketing

• Data Analysis & Visualization

• Cloud Platform Navigation

• Project Management Software

• CRM Management

• Accounting Software

• SEO (Search Engine Optimization)

• UX/UI Design

• Graphic Design

Participants are being trained on tech-enabled roles, helping to bridge the digital skills gap and boost employability in emerging industries.