3MTT NextGen Fellowship Program 2025 By Airtel Africa Foundation and 3MTT
The 3MTT NextGen Fellowship—launched through a strategic partnership between the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy (FMCIDE), the Airtel Africa Foundation, NITDA, and the 3MTT Secretariat—is one of Nigeria’s most ambitious digital talent development programs to date.
Created to spotlight, train, and launch the nation’s brightest young innovators, the fellowship sits at the intersection of technology, opportunity, and national transformation.
This expanded guide breaks down every part of the initiative, helping learners, job seekers, creators, and aspiring professionals understand the full value of the NextGen Fellowship.
Introduction: The Future Belongs to the NextGen
As the world transitions into a digital-first economy, Nigeria is positioning itself as a leading global talent hub. The 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) initiative was launched to build a massive, world-class workforce of Nigerian technologists.
The NextGen Fellowship is a special track within this initiative—designed to elevate exceptional young Nigerians by equipping them with:
- Advanced digital skills
- Innovation and problem-solving capabilities
- Externship and career opportunities
- Mentorship from industry leaders
- National exposure and community support
It is a launchpad empowering young Nigerians to imagine, create, and lead the next wave of innovation—whether in software, AI, data, products, or emerging technologies.
What is the 3MTT NextGen Fellowship?
The NextGen Fellowship is a premium talent accelerator powered by the Airtel Africa Foundation, under Airtel’s ₦1 billion Digital Inclusion Commitment.
Unlike traditional training programs, it blends:
- Skills training
- Mentorship
- Innovation challenges
- Real-world project execution
- Externship/job placement
- National-level community building
The fellowship moves participants from digital learning to becoming job-ready, innovation-ready, and impact-ready.
Why the Fellowship Matters
1. For Fellows
Participants gain:
- High-quality digital learning
- Direct mentorship from Airtel and 3MTT experts
- Real-world project and collaboration experience
- Innovation challenges and hackathons
- Career support and externship opportunities
2. For the Tech Industry
Organizations benefit from:
- A reliable pipeline of job-ready talent
- Industry-trained young professionals
3. For Nigeria
The program strengthens national development by:
- Building a globally competitive digital workforce
- Increasing the number of creators and innovators
- Positioning Nigeria as a global tech talent hub
How the Fellowship Works (Step-by-Step)
Step 1: Apply
Register through the official portal and complete the assessment.
Step 2: Get Selected
Top-performing candidates demonstrating potential, commitment, and curiosity are chosen as Fellows.
Step 3: Connect
Fellows join:
- Peer learning groups
- Mentorship sessions
- Innovation challenges
- National tech communities
Step 4: Launch
Graduating fellows gain:
- Externship placements
- Job and project opportunities
- Access to global pathways
- Continued innovation support
The fellowship is built to launch real careers, not just teach skills.
What You Will Gain: Core Program Features
1. Flexible Digital Learning
Learn at your pace while applying skills to real-world scenarios.
2. Project-Based Learning & Hackathons
Participate in:
- Practical projects
- Group innovation sprints
- National hackathons
3. Mentorship from Airtel & 3MTT Experts
Get guided by professionals on:
- Technical growth
- Career direction
- Innovation development
- Professional excellence
4. Externship & Job Placement Support
Receive:
- Externship matching
- Employer connections
- Global career support
5. National Innovation Challenges
Compete, collaborate, and showcase your creativity at national levels.
6. Certificates & Digital Badges
Earn badges and certifications that strengthen your portfolio.
Skills You Will Master
The NextGen Fellowship trains participants in globally in-demand tech skills, including:
- Software Development: Frontend, backend, APIs, Git, and full-stack development.
- Data Science: Python, analytics, visualization, ML fundamentals, and insights generation.
- UI/UX Design: Design thinking, user research, prototyping, and design tools.
- Cloud Computing: Cloud infrastructure, deployment, and DevOps basics.
- Product Management: Product discovery, user needs, roadmapping, and delivery.
- Cybersecurity: Digital safety, penetration testing basics, and network defense strategies.
- AI & Machine Learning: Model development, supervised/unsupervised learning, and AI tools.
These skills open access to high-growth careers in Nigeria’s digital ecosystem and the global tech market.
Who Should Apply?
Ideal for:
- Young Nigerians ready to build a tech career
- Innovators who want to create real solutions
- Learners seeking structured digital training
- Job seekers pursuing high-growth roles
- Professionals transitioning into tech
Participants receive:
- Free world-class tech training
- Hands-on project experience
- Career-ready certifications
- Guidance from industry experts
- Access to a nationwide tech community
- Visibility for global opportunities
Program Partners
This fellowship is co-created and supported by:
- FMCIDE – Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy
- Airtel Africa Foundation
- NITDA
- 3MTT Secretariat
Together, these institutions are driving Nigeria’s digital workforce transformation.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Interested and Qualified should click link below to Apply.
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