The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, has called on the Ministry of Communications, Innovations, and Digital Economy to expedite the implementation of the Digital Talent Development Initiative.

The program, which aims to train 3 million tech professionals by 2030, has faced criticism from the student body for its lack of tangible progress and a clear roadmap for execution.

In a statement signed by NANS National Director of Research and Innovation, Sadi Zango, the association emphasized the critical need for clarity and actionable steps regarding the initiative. Zango highlighted that the program is essential to boosting Nigeria’s global competitiveness in the digital economy, but the absence of a robust implementation framework has created a missed opportunity for millions of Nigerian youths eager to participate in the nation’s digital transformation.

While expressing its readiness to collaborate with the Ministry to achieve the program’s objectives, NANS expressed frustration over the delays. “Nigerian students are prepared to support the realization of this initiative’s goals, but we demand urgent action to avoid further setbacks,” the statement read.

NANS further issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Ministry, urging it to take definitive action or risk facing peaceful protests across major cities and universities nationwide.

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