Vice President Kashim Shettima says Nigeria is not just catching up with the rest of the world but also poised to overtake the global economy.
He stated this on Tuesday when he unveiled the AI Expertise Blockchain and Technology Training and Outsourcing Initiative in Dutse, Jigawa.
The initiative launched at the Yakubu Gowon NYSC Orientation Camp, Fanisau, a suburb of Dutse, was part of Nigeria’s strategy for digital transformation and leadership in Africa.
The AI Expertise Blockchain and Technology Training and Outsourcing Initiative, a partnership with tech company Gluwa, aims to train 1,000 Nigerians annually in artificial intelligence, blockchain, and other cutting-edge technologies.
Shettima urged the youths to embrace the initiative, stressing that “it is important for the nation’s economic future.
“We are not merely catching up with the rest of the world; we are poised to overtake them.
“This initiative offers its beneficiaries the chance to become part of a global workforce, driving innovation that will shape our future,” he said.
Shettima noted the Jigawa state’s pioneering role in digital technology adoption.
He described the programme as “a homecoming ceremony for those who have eased our journey through the Fourth Industrial Revolution.”
While outlining the federal government’s broader vision, Shettima said, “We are adopting this initiative across the nation to create a network of tech hubs that will power Nigeria’s economic growth for decades to come.”
