Apply for FG and Amazon Web Services Digital Skills Program for Nigerians

Apply for the FG and Amazon Web Services (AWS) Digital Skills Program for Nigerians

StartSmart Nigeria reports that the Federal Ministry of Education, led by Honourable Minister Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) Academy to launch a national digital skills training initiative for Nigerian students and educators.

This program aligns with President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and the Nigeria Education Sector Renewal Initiative (NESRI), aiming to equip Nigerians with 21st-century digital competencies such as cloud computing, machine learning, and other emerging tech skills.

Dr. Alausa described the collaboration as “timely and transformative,” emphasizing that the program will empower Nigerian graduates and lecturers with globally competitive digital skills for the evolving digital economy.

Programme Rollout and Institutional Participation

The pilot phase of the programme has already onboarded coordinators from 43 federal universities and polytechnics. The initiative is now being expanded to include all federal, state, and private tertiary institutions, including universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education.

Heads of institutions are encouraged to nominate programme coordinators who will oversee the enrollment of lecturers and facilitate student participation.

Free Certification for Participants

To ensure broad and equitable access, the Ministry will cover 50% of the AWS certification costs, with AWS sponsoring the remaining 50%. This means all participants, students and lecturers, will receive completely free certification in globally recognized digital skills. Amazon

How to Apply

Interested institutions should register via the Ministry’s official portal: Click here to apply: https://forms.gle/RABJuj7Ct7rrpwP1A

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Building a Future-Ready Education System in Nigeria

This initiative marks a significant milestone in the country’s mission to create a digitally inclusive and future-ready education sector. By aligning forward-thinking government policy with world-class technological expertise, the program aims to ensure no educator or student is left behind in Nigeria’s digital transformation. Amazon

From:
Boriowo Folasade (Mrs.)
Director, Press and Public Relations
Federal Ministry of Education