Building Nigeria's Sustainable Digital Economy
Empowering 1 million youths with skills, tools, and jobs through strategic public-private collaboration
"Bridging the Gap to a Digital Future"
Policy Foundation
Implementing NDEPS 2020–2030
Non-partisan • Institutional • Sustainable
The Challenge
From Challenge to a Generational Opportunity
Youth unemployment risks Nigeria’s long-term security and prosperity. SDEP turns this challenge into opportunity through systematic skills development and job creation, strategically positioning Nigeria within the regional, continental, and global digital value chain.
Young people to be empowered with digital skills and employment
Target digital literacy aligned with NDEPS vision
Policy pillars supporting Nigeria’s digital transformation
Our Approach
Strategic Framework
SDEP operationalizes the National Digital Economy Policy & Strategy through a proven three-pillar model
Skills Development
Job-readiness training combining technical excellence with career preparation, ensuring graduates meet employer expectations
Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration
Integrating Federal, State, and Local governments with private sector expertise for maximum impact
Guaranteed Pathways
Multiple routes to success including entrepreneurship, corporate internships, and direct employment opportunities
Aligned with National Policy
SDEP directly implements the National Digital Economy Policy & Strategy (NDEPS 2020-2030), supporting all eight policy pillars through measurable outcomes in skills development, infrastructure utilization, and economic growth.
Collaboration
A Public-Private Partnership for Nigeria
SDEP brings together government agencies, private sector leaders, and development partners in an apolitical framework focused on measurable outcomes
Strategic Government Partnerships
Working with key Federal MDAs to leverage existing programs and maximize impact
FMCDE
NITDA
SMEDAN
NDE
ITF
BOI
FIRS
FMITI
36 State Governments
Plus Federal Capital Territory
SDEP operates through individual Memoranda of Understanding with participating State Governments, ensuring localised implementation and grassroots impact across Nigeria.
Stewardship
Transparent, Non-partisan Governance
SDEP operates as an independent co-ordinator, respecting institutional mandates and ensuring continuity across political cycles. Our governance model emphasises:
- Multi-stakeholder steering committees with transparent KPIs (Key Performance Indicators)
- Independent monitoring and evaluation, with public dashboards
- Compliance-by-design (NDPR), procurement, and audit standards
- Memoranda of Understanding with clear deliverables, timelines, and owners