The Nigerian Federal Government has launched the DeepTech_Ready Upskilling program, aimed at equipping young people with advanced skills in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Objectives and Significance of DeepTech_Ready Program
Dr Bosun Tijani, the Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, described the DeepTech_Ready program as an essential step towards transforming Nigeria into a leading hub for digital skills.
Structure and Content of the Training Program
The six-month program combines self-paced and on-site learning with online support, covering topics from advanced data analysis and visualization to computer vision and natural language processing.
Other Technology and Education Initiatives
Additionally, the Ministry has launched the 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) initiative, designed to build the nation's technical workforce and drive digital economic growth.
These initiatives highlight Nigeria's commitment to becoming a key player in the digital arena, providing youth with opportunities to excel in emerging economic sectors.
