Over 30,000 Nigerians to learn about blockchain from government agencies – Blockchain Bitcoin News
Nigeria’s National Agency for Information Technology Development recently said it has launched a blockchain training program and over 30,000 people will participate. The aim of the course is to make the participants “early solution providers in the fourth industrial revolution”.
Accelerating blockchain adoption
The Nigerian government has said it plans to train over 30,000 people on blockchain technology. The training, which will be conducted by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), is intended to accelerate the adoption of the technology and make Nigeria a leading player in the blockchain industry.
According to a report by Radio Nigeria, the announcement was made by the Director General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa, who urged Nigerians to take advantage of the scholarships made available for this purpose. Inuwa also hinted that the purpose of the government’s push to train many Nigerians is to ensure that they become “early solution providers in the fourth industrial revolution.”
As stated in the report, NITDA’s training program is set to be delivered to learners from across Nigeria’s 36 states. According to the report, students who complete the training will have an opportunity to be part of a London incubation program. Others will reportedly be exposed to the Bitcoin Satoshi Vision (BSV) ecosystem.
Meanwhile, Mohammed Jega, the co-founder of NITDA’s blockchain partner for the training program, reiterated his entity’s commitment to produce “quality education and equip participants with the skills to build real blockchain solutions.”
What are your thoughts on this story? Let us know what you think in the comments section below.
Image credit: Shutterstock, Pixabay, Wiki Commons
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. It is not a direct offer or solicitation of an offer to buy or sell, or an endorsement or recommendation of products, services or companies. Bitcoin.com does not provide investment, tax, legal or accounting advice. Neither the company nor the author is responsible, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on content, goods or services mentioned in this article.
