Oct. 17, 2023

The Federal Government collaboration with a commercial bank is inviting eligible citizens to apply for its recently launched digital skills programme for MSMEs.

This was disclosed in a Statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Job Creation  and MSMEs Office of the Vice President, Temitola Adekunle-Johnson.

According to the statement, entries for the FGN X ALAT Digital Skillnovation Programme are open to tech enthusiasts, aspiring entrepreneurs, business owners, job seekers, working professionals and visionary future leaders.

“Interested and eligible Nigerians can visit https://fg-skillnovation.alat.ng and apply for the programme as the portal opens from Monday 16th October, 2023.

It stated further that applicants must be Nigerian citizens residing in Nigeria and must be between the ages of 18 and 35; have literacy and numeracy skills with formal education as a plus and not mandatory.

Applicants must also have a digital device – a smartphone, laptop, or a desktop to help stay connected and engaged, with commitment to the entire duration of the programme and keen interest in digital skills, entrepreneurship or technology.