The Digital Bridge Institute (DBI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, as well as Small Business Training Solutions (SBTS), to drive employment through digital literacy and training.
The strategic partnership was aimed at driving a large-scale capacity building under the Federal Government’s National NPower Programme, geared toward promoting digital literacy, employability, and job creation for Nigerian youths and vulnerable populations.
Held at the office of the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, in Abuja, the initiative aligns with the government’s poverty reduction and economic inclusion agenda.
President/Chief Executive Officer, DBI, Daser David, reiterated the institute’s commitment to delivering cutting-edge ICT training across its campuses nationwide.
He said the collaboration underscored its mission to bridge the digital divide and build a competent workforce ready for the challenges of the digital economy.
He said under the agreement, the ministry will provide policy support, facilitate trainee enrolment, and officially integrate the programme into NPower, while the SBTS would deploy its Intelligent Capacity Building Model (ICBM) and drive job placements through its extensive corporate networks.
For DBI, David said the institute will offer high-quality training through its seasoned faculty and advanced facilities spread across all the geo-political regions in the country.
According to him, a joint steering committee will be established to oversee implementation, monitor progress, and ensure measurable and scalable impact.
“The partnership marks a significant leap in empowering Nigeria’s youth with globally competitive digital skills and creating tangible pathways to employment and entrepreneurship,” he said.
While David signed for the DBI, Evelyn Lewis, who is the Managing Director, signed for the SBTS, and the Permanent Secretary, Humanitarian Affairs Ministry, Dr. Yakubu Kofamata, signed for the ministry.
