Institute to empower 100,000 youths with $200m digital skills

The Digital Bridge Institute (DBI) and the Small Business Training Solutions (SBTS) will train Nigerian youths on Business Processing Operations (BPOs) to make Nigeria a global leader in out sourcing job. This was disclosed at the official launch of the partnership at DBI headquarters in Abuja on Monday. The partnership will create 100,000 direct jobs […]

The Digital Bridge Institute (DBI) and the Small Business Training Solutions (SBTS) will train Nigerian youths on Business Processing Operations (BPOs) to make Nigeria a global leader in out sourcing job.

This was disclosed at the official launch of the partnership at DBI headquarters in Abuja on Monday.

The partnership will create 100,000 direct jobs through digital trainings with different durations depending on the course of training.

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO), SBTS, Mr Evelyn Lewis, said that the aim of the partnership is to train Nigerian youths on digital skills and create 100,000 jobs with a target budget of not less than $200m.

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Earlier, the President/CEO, DBI, Mr David Daser, said the aim of the partnership aligns with DBI’s mandate “to bridge the digital divide”.

“Over the years, we have trained thousands of professionals, students, and entrepreneurs, and we remain committed to advancing digital literacy as a catalyst for economic growth,” Dasher said.