Nigeria: The artificial intelligence program has sparked growth in tech employment, with 1 million tech jobs expected to be added in two years

ChainCatcher news, as Nigeria continues to develop its tech workforce, the country is set to become a key player in the global digital economy, leveraging local talent to drive innovation and economic growth.

According to local media reports, the local startup Awarri has been authorized by the Nigerian government to develop the country's first artificial intelligence project. Awarri has recruited over 600 researchers from the federal government's 3 Million Tech Talent (3MTT) program to serve as data collectors for the development of a large multilingual language model (LLM).

Local officials stated, "The government is committed to providing employment opportunities for 3MTT researchers, which aligns with President Tinubu's promise to create 1 million tech jobs in his first two years in office."