The Federal Ministry of Education has unveiled a groundbreaking partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) Academy to deliver comprehensive digital skills training across Nigeria’s educational landscape.
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This nationwide initiative aims to empower Nigerian instructors and learners with essential contemporary competencies in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and cutting-edge technological domains.
The digital skills training marks a significant step forward in closing Nigeria’s educational technology gap. Through widespread access to sought-after digital competencies and cloud credentials, the initiative ensures comprehensive inclusion of all educators and students in the transition to a digitally-driven economic landscape.
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Program Highlights:
- AWS Academy Learning Resources: Participants will receive access to premium educational materials from AWS, featuring practical laboratory sessions, cloud computing infrastructure, and professional certification tracks.
- Successful Trial Implementation: Representatives from 43 Federal Universities and Polytechnics have been successfully integrated into the pilot program.
- National Rollout: The initiative is expanding to encompass all federal, state, and private higher education institutions throughout Nigeria, including universities, polytechnics, and teacher training colleges.
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Institutional Engagement: Educational institution leaders are encouraged to designate committed coordinators who will manage faculty enrollment and support student registration processes.
- Complete Cost Coverage: Enhancing program accessibility, the Ministry will fund half of certification expenses while AWS underwrites the remaining portion, resulting in zero cost for all participants.
Submission Deadline: Friday, July 19th, 2025 at 5:00 PM. Click HEREÂ TO Apply.
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