The Borno State Government has officially commenced a targeted Artificial Intelligence (AI) skills training programme designed to equip young people and secondary school students with in‑demand digital competencies that can enhance their future employability and economic prospects. The initiative, launched as an AI boot camp, is one of the latest steps the state has taken to prepare youth for opportunities in the evolving digital economy.
According to reports, the programme will provide hands‑on instruction in AI fundamentals and related digital tools, enabling participants to gain practical experience that could improve their chances of securing work in technology‑driven industries. The boot camp is seen as part of broader efforts by local authorities to tackle youth unemployment through digital inclusion and innovation.
Officials from the state administration emphasised that expanding access to AI and other digital skills is critical to ensuring that young people are not left behind as artificial intelligence increasingly influences global job markets. While details on the boot camp’s duration and curriculum are still emerging, organisers emphasised that the initiative aims to create opportunities for participants to build competitive capabilities relevant to Nigeria’s growing tech sector.
This development in Borno follows similar digital empowerment efforts across other Nigerian states, where governments have launched free technology skills programmes to broaden youth access to training and employment pathways. For example, Benue State recently announced a large‑scale digital skills initiative targeting 23,000 young people to improve their prospects in the digital economy.
State officials reiterated that, beyond AI training, there are ongoing efforts to integrate digital literacy and technology-skills development into broader youth-empowerment strategies, reflecting a national push to prepare Nigeria’s young workforce for the rapid expansion of tech‑centric employment opportunities.
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