Dr. Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, has called for the empowerment of African youth underscoring the critical role they play in shaping the global workforce of the future.
The Minister emphasises the critical role of African youth in shaping the global workforce of the future while speaking at the first Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Nigeria (RAIN) Tech Summit in Ibadan, Oyo State.
Dr Tijani highlights the importance of investing in local talent to bridge the digital divide and enhance Nigeria’s competitiveness in the global economy.
The Minister expressed his admiration for their efforts to tackle some of the most pressing challenges facing Nigeria today through technology. The fields of robotics and AI hold immense promise for solving critical issues, Dr Tijani states, emphasising that empowering young minds with these skills is essential for national development.
Dr. Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy.
Minister: Fields of Robotics, AI hold immense promises
With a burgeoning youth population eager to engage in the digital economy, there is an urgent need for initiatives that equip them with relevant skills. The International Finance Corporation (IFC) projects that over 230 million jobs in Sub-Saharan Africa will require digital skills by 2030, creating a pressing demand for training and development programmes.
During his visit to the RAIN Summit, organised by Dr. Olusola Ayoola, Founder of Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Nigeria (RAIN), Tijani engaged with young innovators focused on advancing local content in robotics and artificial intelligence.
The Minister expressed his admiration for their efforts to tackle some of the most pressing challenges facing Nigeria today through technology. The fields of robotics and AI hold immense promise for solving critical issues Dr Tijani states, emphasising that empowering young minds with these skills is essential for national development.
Later in the day, Dr. Tijani met with fellows from the 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) Nigeria Community. The programme aims to develop a skilled workforce capable of driving Nigeria’s digital economy forward. Tijani expressed his commitment to scaling this initiative further to benefit more citizens. “I am always inspired by the extensive reach and impact of the 3MTT programme,” he says.
According to the Minister, “the stories shared by fellows like Deborah Oyetunde and Samuel Adeyeye motivate me to strengthen our focus on creating opportunities for these talented individuals.”
Dr Tijani, who says that he has successfully secured job placements for both Oyetunde and Adeyeye within 24 hours of their meeting, pledges to continue advocating for more internships and job opportunities for 3MTT fellows, setting a personal goal of securing at least 50 placements during that week.
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