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Federal Government accelerates digital job creation, skills development at Digital Bridge Institute.
The Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. ‘Bosun Tijani, recently embarked on a strategic tour of the Digital Bridge Institute (DBI) Lagos Campus, emphasizing the institution’s role in Nigeria’s digital transformation, skills development, and job creation agenda.
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Led by DBI President/CEO, Mr. Daser David, the Minister was joined by key stakeholders from the technology and digital innovation ecosystem, who explored the institute’s expansive facilities to assess opportunities for advancing Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), digital skills training, and tech-driven employment initiatives.
DBI Lagos to Host Nigeria’s First Talent City for BPO
Speaking on the Federal Government’s commitment to youth empowerment and economic transformation, Dr. Tijani highlighted the vision to establish a Talent City within the DBI Lagos Campus.
“Yesterday, I spent time in both Lagos and Abeokuta engaged in efforts that directly support President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda—particularly our national goal of creating digital jobs for millions of young Nigerians,” he said.
“In Oshodi, Lagos, we explored the development of a Talent City within the DBI campus—a dedicated hub to support Nigeria’s growing Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) sector. With the right infrastructure and partnerships, BPO presents a real opportunity to unlock thousands of export-facing digital jobs for our youth.”
The Talent City concept aligns with Nigeria’s ambition to become a leading global outsourcing hub, leveraging the DBI’s infrastructure to attract local and international BPO investments.
DBI to Serve as Innovation Hub for Digital Job Creation
Recognizing DBI’s strategic importance as an ICT capacity-building centre, the Minister engaged with some industry leaders on maximizing the institute’s training and incubation programs.
The high-level engagement focused on sustainable partnerships to:
- Develop BPO and tech training hubs to equip Nigerian youth with in-demand digital skills.
- Foster public-private collaborations to drive job creation and workforce development.
- Leverage DBI’s resources for entrepreneurship and innovation, supporting Nigeria’s digital economy agenda.
Ongoing DBI-SBTS Partnership Target 50,000 Youths by 2027
The DBI is currently advancing its nationwide digital upskilling initiative through an ongoing partnership with SBTS Group, which aims to train 50,000 Nigerian youths with cutting-edge digital skills by 2027.
Key highlights of the DBI-SBTS initiative include:
- 40% reduction in Nigeria’s tech talent gap through targeted training.
- First phase of BPO centres nearing completion in Abuja and Enugu.
- Alignment with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda to drive economic empowerment and digital workforce development.
The DBI’s evolving role as a hub for ICT education, innovation, and outsourcing signals a new era for Nigeria’s digital transformation, with global competitiveness and job creation at its core.
