Apply For FG, Amazon Web Services Digital Skills Program For Nigerians

The Federal Ministry of Education, led by Honourable Minister Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, has partnered with Amazon Web Services (AWS) Academy to launch a national digital skills initiative targeting Nigerian educators and students.

Aligned with the Renewed Hope Agenda and Nigeria Education Sector Renewal Initiative (NESRI), the programme aims to build 21st-century competencies in cloud computing, machine learning, and emerging technologies. Dr. Alausa described the effort as “timely and transformative,’ positioning Nigerian graduates and lecturers for success in the global digital economy.

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The pilot phase has onboarded coordinators from 43 Federal Universities and Polytechnics. The programme now expands to all federal, state, and private tertiary institutions, including universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education.

Institutional heads are requested to nominate coordinators who will facilitate lecturer enrollment and student participation.

To ensure broad access, the Ministry will cover 50% of certification costs, with AWS sponsoring the remaining 50%—making certification completely free for participants.

How to apply:

Interested institutions are urged to register via the Ministry's official portal: https://forms.gle/RABJuj7Ct7rrpwP1A

Onboarding for the next phase begins in the coming weeks. The Ministry encourages early registration to secure placement in this ground-breaking programme designed to democratize access to digital education

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This initiative marks a major stride in building a future-ready Nigerian education sector where no educator or student is left behind. From Boriowo Folasade (Mrs.) Director, Press and Public Relations