EU partners with Finland and Estonia to support Nigeria’s digital public services and technical talent programme

The Government of Finland go lead one big €23 million Team Europe Initiative wey the European Union fully fund to help strengthen Nigeria digital public services and support the rollout of the 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) programme. According to the Finnish Ambassador to Nigeria, Sanna Selin, the project go be implemented by Finland development and training company HAUS in partnership with Estonia development agency ESTDEV. This one na part of the EU–Nigeria Digital Economy Package under the Global Gateway strategy, and e go focus on expanding access to secure, interoperable and citizen-centred public services. E go also build institutional capacity and improve governance frameworks for digital matters for the country. The initiative dey align well with Nigeria National Digital Economy Policy and Strategy from 2020 to 2030, as well as the priorities of the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy. Ambassador Selin talk say Finland get long and solid track record for secure digital governance, interoperability and citizen-centric services, and dem dey bring this expertise to help Nigeria develop high-standard digital public services wey go meet EU levels. The programme go further strengthen cybersecurity and data protection, expand inclusive digital access for citizens and businesses, improve public service delivery, build trust in government institutions and unlock new economic opportunities. Overall, e go create a more transparent and innovation-driven digital ecosystem across Nigeria, wey go benefit both government and the people for the long run. This collaboration show Finland commitment to support Nigeria digital transformation journey.