The federal government said it has partnered Wema Bank to establish micro, small and medium enterprise, MSME, digital hubs in seven states.
Vice President Kashim Shettima, who disclosed this in a statement, signed by the Director of Information in his office, Olusola Abiola, said the hub would empower one million youths with digital skills.
He said the initiative was part of the commitment of the administration to create digital jobs for the youth.
The statement read: “The centres to be known as FGN/ALAT Digital and SkillNnovation Hub will open first in Lagos and Borno states, with Katsina, Cross River, Anambra, Oyo, and Kano, to follow afterwards.
The vice-president said one million youths would benefit from software engineering, product design and other digital training, while 500,000 SMEs would be mentored on business development.
“Under the scheme grants will be provided under a collaborative arrangement between the federal government and WEMA Bank, setting aside N500 million to be given to SMEs and techprenuers,” he stated further.
