The federal government has opened entry applications for 3MTT National Impact Challenge aimed at strengthening outcomes from the three-million-man training programme, as it moves to scale up its digital skills initiative.
Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Mr. Bosun Tijani, announced the challenge in a post on his X handle on Tuesday.
The challenge is designed to capture real-life outcomes from participants and partners, while also helping government understand how the programme is shaping careers, businesses, and communities across Nigeria.
About the 3MTT Programme
Over the pilot phase of the
Million Technical Talent (3MTT) programme, the federal government has made strong progress in building Nigeria’s digital talent base — training over 135,000 Nigerians across three cohorts, extending learning to 300,000+ learners through our community resources, and contributing to the creation of 15,000 job and opportunity pathways.
Beyond these, over 1.8 million Nigerians are currently within the 3MTT pipeline as the government work towards the programme’s broader ambition of equipping three million citizens with in-demand digital skills.
The programme focuses on areas such as software development, data analysis, cybersecurity, product management, and other digital fields aligned with global market needs. Through structured learning, mentorship, and community engagement, 3MTT aims to position Nigerian talents for local and international opportunities.
Scale-up Phase of the Programme
As we enter the scale-up phase of the programme where we accelerate our spread towards our target, our focus is on deepening impact by strengthening the alumni community, expanding access to opportunity, and ensuring skills translate into real outcomes.
As part of this next phase, the FG would like to hear directly from Fellows and partners through the #3MTTImpactChallenge on how 3MTT has shaped your journey so far, through the 3MTT National Impact Reflection.
This reflection is expected to provide insights into employment outcomes, career transitions, entrepreneurial growth, and community impact driven by the programme.
Prizes
- 10 Laptops
- 200 E-Tablets
- 1,000 Data Bundles (10GB)
- And more
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility criteria for the 3MTT National Impact Challenge include the following:
- Applicants must be current or past Fellows of the 3MTT programme
- Partners or collaborators who supported 3MTT activities are eligible
- Submissions must focus on real experiences linked to the 3MTT programme
- Entries must be shared publicly on approved social media platforms
- All required hashtags and tags must be used for validation
How to Submit Entry
This short guide outlines the critical steps you must complete to successfully submit your entry for the National Impact Challenge.
- Draft Your Story: Write your compelling “Before and After” story, detailing how the 3MTT program has impacted your life and career and share on one or more social media platforms of your choice (Facebook, LinkedIn, X, TikTok or Instagram)
- Use Mandatory Hashtags: Your post must include all three of these official hashtags to be eligible:
- #My3MTTStory
- #3MTTImpactChallenge
- #3MTTNigeria
- Tag Mandatory Organizers: You must also tag the following official accounts:
- President of Nigeria: @officialABAT
- Hon. Minister of Information and Digital Economy: @Dr. ‘Bosun Tijani
- 3MTT Nigeria: @3MTTNigeria
- Programme Partners: Also tag a minimum of two (2) of the following partner organizations in your post:
- @UNDP
- @Airtel Nigeria
- @MTN Nigeria
- @Huawei
- @Moniepoint
- @Microsoft
- @European Union
- @AWS
- @IHS
- @Denmark
Deadline for the Impact Reflection Challenge submission is Monday, 14th February, 2026
Link to Apply: APPLY HERE
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