Over 1.8 Million Nigerians to Benefit From 3MTT National Impact Challenge — FG
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced the launch of the 3MTT National Impact Challenge, an initiative designed to empower over 1.8 million Nigerians currently enrolled in the 3 Million Technical Talent Programme (3MTT).
The announcement was made on Tuesday by Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, via his official X (formerly Twitter) account, where he highlighted major milestones achieved during the programme’s pilot phase.
3MTT Enters Scale-Up Phase
According to the minister, the 3MTT programme is transitioning into its scale-up phase, following strong early results in building Nigeria’s digital talent pipeline.
Tijani disclosed that the initiative has so far:
- Trained over 135,000 Nigerians across three cohorts
- Extended learning resources to more than 300,000 additional learners through community platforms
- Contributed to the creation of 15,000 job and opportunity pathways
Beyond these achievements, he noted that over 1.8 million Nigerians are currently within the 3MTT pipeline, as the government works toward its broader goal of equipping three million citizens with in-demand digital skills.
“As we enter the scale-up phase of the programme, where we accelerate our spread towards our target, our focus is on deepening impact by strengthening the alumni community, expanding access to opportunity, and ensuring skills translate into real outcomes,” Tijani said.
What Is the 3MTT National Impact Challenge?
The 3MTT National Impact Challenge is a new initiative that encourages participants to share real-life transformation stories from their journey through the programme.
According to the programme team, the challenge is aimed at shifting attention from enrolment figures to measurable outcomes, showing how digital skills training is translating into employment, innovation, and economic participation across Nigeria.
Each story shared contributes to a collective narrative of resilience, progress, and digital transformation, showcasing the programme’s nationwide impact.
Who Can Participate?
The challenge is open to:
- 3MTT Fellows (Cohorts 1–3)
- DeepTech Fellows (Cohorts 1–2)
- NextGen Fellows
Participants are expected to share personal experiences highlighting how the programme has influenced their skills development, career growth, and access to opportunities within Nigeria’s expanding digital economy.
The challenge runs from January 19 to February 14, 2026.
Prizes and Incentives
Participants stand a chance to win several rewards, including:
- Ten Grand Prize Winners:
- Laptops
- National recognition from the Honourable Minister
- A handwritten commendation letter
- A feature on the Minister’s social media platforms
- 200 Top Winners:
- Brand-new tablets
- 1,000 Runner-Ups:
- 10GB of mobile data each
How to Participate
Eligible fellows are required to:
- Record a maximum two-minute “Before and After” video describing their journey before and after joining the 3MTT or DeepTech programme
- Share the video on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, TikTok, or Facebook
- Use the mandatory hashtags #My3MTTStory, #3MTTImpactChallenge, and #3MTTNigeria
- Tag @officialABAT, @bosuntijani, and @3MTTNigeria
- Encourage engagement through likes, comments, and shares
- Submit a link to the published post via the official submission form
Driving Outcomes in Nigeria’s Digital Economy
According to the programme team, the National Impact Challenge reflects the government’s growing emphasis on outcomes-driven digital skills development, ensuring that training leads to jobs, entrepreneurship, and innovation.
As the 3MTT programme scales nationwide, the initiative is expected to play a key role in shaping Nigeria’s digital workforce and positioning the country as a competitive hub for global digital talent.
