The federal government has announced the establishment of President Muhammadu Buhari Technology Fund for youth empowerment to nudge the emergence of world class technology experts.
The fund targets 2,000 youths in the next two years, who will be provided with devices for training in different areas such as software development and design, amongst others.
Minister of Interior Rauf Aregbesola made this known during the inauguration of a Digital Nigeria Centre, a project executed by the Universal Service Provision Fund, an arm of NCC at Ilesa, Osun State.
Meanwhile, Aregbesola and his Communications and Digital Economy counterpart, Isa Ali Pantami have commended the Nigerian Communications Commission NCC for its commitment towards enhancing digital skills development among Nigerian youths.
Representing President Muhamadu Buhari at the event, Aregbesola commended NCC for the timely and thorough implementation of the project.
He reiterates that the project will promote the connection of public secondary schools to broadband internet in Ilesa community and ultimately equip beneficiaries with 21st century skills.
