From Tongnaan Bawa Jos
The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to building a future-ready workforce by prioritizing technical training and digital job creation for Nigerian youth, who make up nearly seventy percent of the country’s population.
The Minister of Communication, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani disclosed this on Wednesday when he paid a visit to inspect the building situated in Jos, Plateau State.
He said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Government plans to transform the Joseph Gomwalk House, also known as Standard Building, in Jos into a business process outsourcing (BPO) hub.
According to him the initiative aims to boost youth employment and advance Nigeria’s digital economy.
He disclosed that the President has directed him to drive inclusive programmes that equip young people with the skills and opportunities needed to thrive in the global digital economy
According him one of the flagship initiatives under this directive is the three million Technical Talent Programme. Adding that the programme is already training millions of Nigerian youth in critical digital and technical skills.
Our Correspondent reports that during a recent visit to Plateau State, Tijani inspected the historic Standard Building to evaluate its potential for conversion into a BPO hub. “The goal,” he explained, “is to work with the Plateau State Government to refurbish this iconic structure and transform it into a modern workspace for companies ready to hire young Nigerians for outsourced digital roles.”
The State Commissioner of Information and Communication, Joyce Ramnap, alongside that of Science, Technology and Innovation, Cletus Shurkuk, and that of Housing and Urban Development, Sylvanus Dongtoe took the Minister on the inspection.
Ramnap said, appreciated the Minister for the initiative and for having Plateau State in focus. Adding that the team had an opportunity to interact with some of the young people he had empowered previously, and also said project is truly a step in the right direction for for the State.