Digital Gold Rush Begins in Anambra: 1 Million Youth to Learn Tech Skills Free Under Soludo’s 1MADT

 

Anambra Sets Sights on Becoming Africa’s Digital Giant with Soludo’s 1 Million Digital Tribe Initiative

In a bold and transformative move to redefine the future of work and innovation in Nigeria, the Executive Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has unveiled the ambitious 1 Million Anambra Digital Tribe (1MADT) initiative—a statewide free digital empowerment program targeting one million youths and residents of the state.

The 1MADT program is part of Governor Soludo’s sweeping vision to make Anambra one of the top digital and creative hubs in Africa, a vision aligned with the global trend of youth-driven digital economies. By arming young people with highly sought-after digital and tech-related skills, the initiative is positioned to change not just individual lives, but also the economic landscape of the state.

With zero cost to participants, the 1MADT project offers access to a wide array of in-demand digital skills training. Courses include Digital Marketing, Graphics Design, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Social Media Advertising, Content Creation, Script Writing, No-Code Web Design, Data Analysis and Visualization for SMEs, Artificial Intelligence Applications, and Microsoft Office tools such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

In today’s fast-evolving digital economy, these skills are not just optional; they are essential. More importantly, they offer the youth opportunities to earn in strong foreign currencies while working remotely—providing global job access without leaving their communities.

“This isn’t just about learning digital skills; it’s about creating a movement, a tribe, a digital revolution right here in Anambra,” said Governor Soludo during the official announcement of the program. “The 1MADT project will not only empower our youth with 21st-century skills, it will also place Anambra on the global tech map.”

The training program is delivered in partnership with SID Digital Academy, which is hosting the registration and delivery portal at sidacademy.ng. This ensures a seamless, accessible online learning experience for anyone within Anambra State and the wider diaspora community with connections to the state.

This digital empowerment project is built to serve both tech novices and those with intermediate digital skills, ensuring that no one is left behind. Whether you're a student, unemployed graduate, artisan, civil servant, entrepreneur, or stay-at-home parent, the 1MADT initiative offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to upskill for the digital economy—without spending a kobo.

The initiative is also poised to boost the state’s small and medium-scale businesses by training individuals in data visualization and business analytics, enabling them to make smarter, data-driven decisions. With such widespread digital literacy, Anambra’s economy is expected to become more efficient, globally connected, and innovation-driven.

The 1MADT program forms a crucial part of Soludo’s broader "Doing More With Less" governance mantra. By investing in human capital and leveraging technology to drive development, the initiative reflects his administration’s commitment to smart governance, youth empowerment, and sustainable economic growth.

As registration continues to gain traction, excitement is palpable across social media and community forums, with many describing the initiative as “a digital awakening for the Southeast.”

Governor Soludo’s vision is clear: to turn Anambra into a fertile ground for digital innovation, job creation, and global competitiveness.

With thousands already signing up, the 1 Million Anambra Digital Tribe is not just a training program—it’s a movement. A movement where talent meets opportunity, and where Anambra’s digital future begins.

To register and be part of this revolutionary tribe, visit: www.sidacademy.ng
The digital future of Anambra starts now. Don’t be left behind.