Pantami Foundation Launches Free Phone Repair and AI Training for Nigerian Youth
The Professor Isa Pantami Foundation (PIP Foundation) has announced the launch of its third training program, offering free, specialized training in phone repair and artificial intelligence (AI) to over 10,000 Nigerian youth. The initiative is designed to equip participants with practical, in-demand skills to foster self-reliance and entrepreneurship.
In a statement signed by Professor Suleiman Mohammed of the foundation, the program aims to help Nigerians capitalize on the opportunities presented by the Fourth Industrial Revolution. “AI and other emerging technologies are expected to create 170 million new jobs globally,” the statement read, citing data from the World Economic Forum (WEF). “We must ensure that our citizens are prepared to benefit from these opportunities.”
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The foundation, established by Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, the former Minister of Communication and Digital Economy Majidadin Daular Usmaniyya is committed to providing essential skills at no cost. This new program goes beyond technical training, representing a strategic effort to reduce unemployment and empower young Nigerians to innovate and thrive in the digital economy.
“This initiative reflects Professor Pantami’s unwavering commitment to empowering communities through education and technology,” a foundation representative stated. “We are not just training individuals; we are building a future where our youth can create opportunities for themselves and others.”
The online application portal for Gombe state residents opened on Monday, August 25, 2025, and will close on Sunday, August 31, 2025. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply early through the official link. Training schedules for other states will be announced later, and citizens are advised to apply when their state’s schedule is made public.
The PIP Foundation has a strong history of impactful projects, including providing JAMB and university scholarships, and supporting various community empowerment projects. The foundation’s ongoing efforts underscore its mission to improve lives and create sustainable opportunities across Nigeria.
By PRNigeria
