Lagos, Nigeria (Running Africa) — The Tomorrow Foundation has signed a new three-year partnership with Thunderbird School of Global Management and Arizona State University (ASU) to expand the 100 Million Learners Initiative in Nigeria, strengthening efforts to equip young people with the digital and entrepreneurial skills needed for the future workforce.
The collaboration aims to provide free training in entrepreneurship, leadership, digital literacy and artificial intelligence (AI), helping Nigerians develop the skills required to thrive in an increasingly technology-driven economy.
The program is available at no cost in up to 40 languages and offers learners foundational, intermediate and advanced learning pathways, making it accessible to participants with varying levels of experience.
Building Nigeria’s Future Workforce
The initiative is designed to support a broad range of learners, including university graduates, entrepreneurs, young professionals, women and individuals seeking to improve their career opportunities.
As part of the Tomorrow Foundation’s AI for All initiative, the program seeks to address Nigeria’s growing digital skills gap while preparing participants for emerging opportunities in the global digital economy.
Beyond delivering training, the foundation will lead nationwide learner recruitment and establish partnerships with government agencies, universities and youth organizations to broaden access, with a particular focus on underserved and marginalized communities.
Empowering Africa’s Young Population
With nearly 70% of Nigeria’s population under the age of 30, the expanded partnership is expected to play a significant role in developing future-ready talent, fostering entrepreneurship and improving workforce readiness.
By increasing access to AI education, digital skills training and leadership development, the initiative aims to empower young Nigerians with the knowledge and practical skills needed to drive innovation, create businesses and contribute to the country’s long-term economic growth.
The partnership reflects a growing commitment to ensuring Africa’s largest economy is equipped with the talent required to compete in an increasingly digital and AI-powered world.
