Digital Bridge Institute has partnered with U.S.-based SBTS Group LLC to create 50,000 jobs and train five million Nigerian youths by 2030 in a strategic effort to bridge Nigeria’s digital skills gap and boost employment.

According to a statement by DBI’s Head of Public Affairs, Akin Ogunlade, the initiative aligns with the Federal Government’s National Digital Economy Policy and Strategy (2020-2030) and the 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) programme under the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy.

It was disclosed that the partnership will officially launch in Abuja later this month.

DBI’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Daser David, emphasised that Nigerian youths are key in transforming the economy into a thriving digital hub.
“This initiative bridges opportunity gaps by providing after-school programmes in digital literacy and vocational training for underserved youth, empowering them to compete in a tech-driven job market and fuelling inclusive economic growth,” he said.

A major component of the collaboration is the establishment of Business Process Outsourcing centres at DBI campuses nationwide. These centres aim to generate thousands of jobs in the global digital economy, equipping Nigerian youth with in-demand skills in cybersecurity, software development, data analytics, and cloud computing.

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