The Federal Government’s 3 Million Technical Talent programme has attracted more than N6.45 billion in funding commitments from its three major partners, signalling growing private-sector confidence in the initiative. The announcement was made at the 3MTT National Impact Summit in Abuja, where the government highlighted the programme’s progress since its launch.
According to figures presented at the event, one partner committed N2.5 billion to support community managers, community engagement and infrastructure. Another contributed N1.45 billion for training and device support in addition to providing N1.5 billion worth of data for learners, while a third made a N1 billion commitment toward the programme’s NextGen initiative. These investments are part of a broader effort to train three million Nigerians over four years after applications first opened in October 2023.
A progress report from the summit showed that more than fifteen thousand jobs have already been unlocked for beneficiaries, with average monthly earnings reaching two hundred and fifty thousand naira. The government also revealed that over four hundred million naira in prizes has been awarded so far, and that the Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme has helped participants navigate complex labour markets and access meaningful employment opportunities.
Government officials expressed optimism that the next phase of the 3MTT programme will deepen private-sector collaboration, improve the quality of learning centres across all states and establish a sustainable funding base to support the development of digital talent. They stressed that the initiative is central to the national digital-economy agenda, particularly as it seeks to create inclusive opportunities beyond major cities.
The presidency noted that the programme has evolved from concept to nationwide impact, with over 1.8 million applications received from all local government areas. Officials highlighted the emergence of new jobs, startups and digital solutions as early proof that the initiative is strengthening economic prospects and restoring confidence among young Nigerians. They added that the programme demonstrates the government’s commitment to providing genuine platforms for progress and acknowledged the wide range of private-sector and development partners who have contributed to the project’s scale and credibility.
Since its inception, the programme has trained 30,000 Nigerians in its first cohort, representing 1% of the national target, and selected 270,000 learners for the second cohort, bringing the project to 10% of its goal. Its long-term execution is guided by a framework developed in collaboration with government agencies, educational institutions, development partners, and private-sector players.
The training covers a range of tech-enabled skills, including digital marketing, project management tools, cloud platform navigation, data analysis and visualisation, search optimisation, customer-relationship software, accounting tools, graphics design, and UX/UI design. These skills are increasingly relevant for young professionals, startups, and MSMEs seeking to improve productivity, expand their digital presence, and compete in a modern economy that demands stronger technical capabilities.
