The Federal Government has invited organisations to join Cohort 5 of the 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) programme through its Delivery Network. Selected partners can receive payments for training Nigerians and connecting them to jobs, gigs or business opportunities.
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The goal is to ensure training responds to workforce needs rather than producing certificates without employment pathways. About ₦4 billion is earmarked across Cohorts 5 and 6 to link digital skills training with verified demand and measurable outcomes.
The Delivery Network is the first part of the wider 3MTT Partner Network to open for applications. The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, is expected to open the wider network in Abuja on November 17.
Who can participate?
Organisations can apply independently or as part of a consortium under two categories.
Funded Delivery Partners must bring verified job, gig or business opportunities, or show a clear pathway to them. Selected partners submit talent requirements, are matched with suitable Fellows and agree on a cost per Fellow. Payments are tied to verified milestones, from onboarding and certification to placement.
Enabled Delivery Partners train Nigerians online or in person, with or without a physical centre. They gain access to the 3MTT Talent Operating System, the National Talent Registry, skills and hiring-demand insights, and other partner resources. Device financing may be available, subject to eligibility.
The programme also aims to establish shared national standards and credentials while helping employers identify skilled workers.
Cohort 5 is funded by the European Union and Denmark through GIZ, HAUS and ESTDEV, alongside a MacArthur Foundation grant through Blue Sapphire Hub.
How to apply
Interested organisations should visit https://delivery.3mtt.gov.ng/ to register and apply. Cohort 5 funding applications close on Monday, November 30, 2026. However, wider Delivery Network membership will remain open after the funding deadline.
