Huawei’s ICT talent seed initiative benefits 50,000 Nigerians

Over 50,000 Nigerians have been recipients of the Huawei ICT talent development program in Nigeria.

The Chinese company, renowned as a global ICT infrastructure provider, has announced a plan to embark on a project aiming to benefit 30,000 people over the next three years.

This comes at a crucial time for the country, as it grapples with the issue of retaining ICT professionals.

A report by the Chinese Embassy indicated that “More than 50,000 individuals in Nigeria have benefited from Huawei’s multiple ICT talent initiatives. These programmes have played a vital role in building the country’s digital capabilities and empowering the workforce with the skills needed for the evolving digital landscape”. “Huawei’s commitment to talent development aligns with Nigeria’s aspirations to build a robust digital economy and harness the potential of technology for sustainable growth”.

“Through the Three-Year Plan, Thirty Thousand People” project, Huawei plans to further cultivate more ICT talents to address the local shortage of ICT skills and enrich the talent pool. With Huawei’s continued commitment to nurturing talent and advancing technology in Nigeria, the future looks promising for the country’s digital landscape, and the nation’s talents are poised to make even greater strides in the field of ICT.”

The report also listed other initiatives to include Engineering Training program to upskill ICT workforce to better innovate for development of ICT engineers in Nigeria, which is devoted in cultivating Nigerian ICT talents.

“Other initiatives like the ICT Academy, Seeds for the Future, ICT Job Fair and ICT Competition are programmes for the youths by encouraging and empowering the youths to build a positive talent eco-system.

“Huawei Job Fair helps over 8,000 students and job seekers get a chance for job interview, amongst over 500 got job or internship offer from Huawei and Huawei Partners” it stated.