FG to empower one million youths with digital skills in seven states

The federal government yesterday said it has partnered Wema Bank to establish micro, small and medium enterprise, MSME, digital hubs in seven states.IdanNews gathere this in a statement from the office of Vice President Kashim Shettima through his Director of Information, Olusola Abiola, said the hub would empower one million youths with digital skills. 

He noted that the government reached an agreement to implement the initiative, following a meeting between the vice-president and representatives of Wema Bank. 

According to the statement “In training, 1 million young adults will be trained in software engineering, product management, business analysis, cloud computing, product design, using a specialized curriculum designed for the FGN/ALAT Digital and SkillNnovation Hub.

“In mentorship, 500,000 SMEs across Nigeria will be mentored by experts while coaches will train and upskill them for business growth and quantum leap.“Under the scheme grants will be provided under a collaborative arrangement between the federal government and WEMA Bank, setting aside N500 million to be given to SMEs and techprenuers.”