The Nigerians in the Middle East and North Africa Community (NIME) has launched a major tech initiative, training over 2,000 students and linking them to hundreds of global job and internship opportunities.
The program was disclosed by the Secretary General of the community, Anthonia Eddo, in a statement obtained by Diaspora Tales on Wednesday. She said the initiative began in February 2025 and will run until December 2030, aiming to advance several of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
“The NIME has successfully trained over 2,000 students and facilitated access to more than 500 global job and internship vacancies through its Global Tech Skill Acquisition initiative”, Eddo said.
The project has benefited not only Nigerians in the diaspora but also Kenyans, South Africans, Cameroonians, Indians, Pakistanis, and other nationals from developing economies.
To ensure participants are not excluded due to lack of access to technology, NIME partnered with the 10K Laptops Project to distribute laptops to selected participants in Nigeria. “Its core objective is to equip participants with relevant, modern, and globally competitive technology skills that align with international employment opportunities, remote work, entrepreneurship, and legal global mobility pathways”, Eddo added.
The initiative also focuses on providing practical exposure and real-world opportunities. Over 500 verified global vacancies were posted to connect trained participants directly with employers, fostering a pathway to meaningful employment and career growth.
By combining skills training, access to tools, and employment connections, NIME aims to empower youth across the Middle East, North Africa, and other regions, fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainable development.
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