In a bid to equip the nation’s workforce with emerging technologies, the Digital Bridge Institute (DBI) has disclosed ongoing partnerships with global networks to train no fewer than five million workers on Artificial Intelligence (AI), in the next three years.
President/CEO of DBI, David Daser who made this known at conference organised to mark the 21st anniversary of DBI, with the theme, “Preparing Today’s Workforce for Tomorrow’s Market,” also added that the Institute was working towards the implementation of the NCC-DBI ADEPTI Programme, a high impact, NCC-funded initiative set to commence soon.
Daser who noted that the DBI was leading digital literacy in Nigeria, maintained that the Institute was playing a crucial role in the digital economy space, especially in equipping young people and the current workforce in technologies that were emerging at the moment.
While emphasizing that the DBI occupies the digital literacy arm of the digital economy, Daser insisted it was impossible to have a digital economy without having skilled people working in that economy.
He said: “This year’s theme reflects the urgency of our mission in a rapidly evolving digital world. As technologies like AI, 5G, IoT and cybersecurity redefine the future of work. DBI remains steadfast in its commitment to future prodding Nigeria’s workforce.
“Looking ahead, DBI through its global network of partners, aims to train five million Nigerian workers across public and private sectors in Artificial Intelligence over the next three years. This ambitious goal is already in motion, bolstered by the backing of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Minister Dr. Bosun Tijani and Dr. Aminu Maida.
“Nigeria is poised to become a hub for AI innovation and training and DBI is fully committed to making this a reality.”
The DBI boss urged heads of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), state governors and local government authorities to support and partner with the Institute to ensure Nigeria does not lag behind in the AI revolution.
“With the government’s strong commitment to bridging the digital divide and driving Nigeria towards inclusive digital transformation, the future is not just bright, it is solid.”
Speaking further, Daser noted that the Institute has made remarkable progress and attained great feats in equipping Nigerians with relevant skills necessary to navigate the future world of work.
“We stand proud with a network of campuses, global partnerships and thousands of empowered professionals contributing meaningfully to the digital economy. We have a lot of people for the first time in the history of Nigeria, who have been directly impacted by programmes of government.
“A lot of young ones are getting equipped with not just skills, the skills that are being required, demanded by the industry. For the first time, we are making the right decision especially in terms of giving young people the skills that are in the industry, not just giving them any kind of skills.”
