President Tinubu Commissions North-West Digital Industrial Park, Highlights Importance of Digital Skills for Nigerian Youth

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The President, Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, commissioned the North-West Digital Industrial Park, which was vandalized by protesting youths during the #EndBadGovernance protest in August 2024 in Kano. The park, a flagship project under the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), aims to provide digital skills training to 3 million Nigerians. Minister of Communication Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, who represented the President, expressed the need for young people to utilize the opportunities provided by the park to tap into global opportunities. The Minister lamented the vandalization of the park, stating that the federal government remains committed to the project's completion.

Key Takeaways:

  • The North-West Digital Industrial Park is a flagship project under the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) aimed at providing digital skills training to 3 million Nigerians.
  • The park was vandalized by protesting youths during the #EndBadGovernance protest in August 2024 in Kano.
  • Minister of Communication Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, represented the President at the commissioning, highlighting the importance of digital skills for young people.
  • A week prior to the commissioning, the park was destroyed, with the minister expressing his pain and frustration at the loss.
  • The federal government is committed to completing the project, with about 180,000 people in the North-West region expected to benefit from the centre.
  • Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, represented by his deputy, Abdussalam Gwarzo, declared that the state will train 300,000 youths in digital skills by 2027.
  • The state has already engaged in digitalization, training 5,000 government workers in digital skills.
  • Executive Vice Chairman of NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida, expressed confidence that the digital park will serve as a fuel for Kano state's industrial development and support the pursuit of digital talent and development among its youths.

Statistics:

  • 3 million Nigerians expected to benefit from the digital skills training program.
  • 180,000 people in the North-West region expected to benefit from the centre.
  • 65% of Kano state's population are between the ages of 10 and 25, highlighting the need for access to digital opportunities.
  • 5,000 government workers in Kano have been trained in digital skills.
  • Kano State aims to train 300,000 youths in digital skills by 2027.

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