The South-South Skills-to-Jobs Programme is fully funded. Participants do not pay tuition or registration fees. That is the first fact in the programme's pitch to young Nigerians across six states, and it is the one that separates it from the usual run of training schemes.
The initiative is part of the Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises (iDICE) Programme, which aims to expand opportunities for young Nigerians in the country's digital and creative economy. It is implemented by Wootlab and Synergy Prime and targets people aged 18 to 35 living in Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River, Delta, Edo and Rivers States.
The programme connects learning with earning. It offers free, practical and job-focused training in high-demand areas, followed by job placement support to help qualified participants move into the workplace. Successful participants receive a verified certificate recognising the skills they have acquired.
For many young Nigerians, acquiring a skill is only the first step. The bigger challenge is finding a way to turn that skill into income. The iDICE South-South Skills-to-Jobs Programme is designed to bridge that gap by combining skills development, job placement support and enterprise opportunities, including access to finance for eligible participants.
That means participants can move beyond simply earning a certificate. They can use their new skills to secure employment, pursue freelance opportunities or develop their own businesses.
The programme is open to young people who want to develop practical skills, improve their employability, pursue opportunities in the digital economy or build and grow an enterprise. Spaces are limited, and organisers encourage eligible applicants to register before the deadline rather than wait until the final day.
Applicants can register online. They are asked to complete their registration correctly and provide accurate information during the application process.
The iDICE Programme is a federal initiative designed to expand opportunities for young Nigerians to participate in the country's growing digital and creative sectors. The South-South Skills-to-Jobs Programme is one of its regional implementations, delivered by Wootlab and Synergy Prime across the six participating states.
The training covers high-demand areas, though the programme materials do not list the specific courses in detail. What is clear is the structure: free training, job placement support, verified certification and access to finance for those who qualify.
The programme's design reflects a broader shift in how skills training is being delivered in Nigeria. Rather than offering certification in isolation, it links learning directly to income-generating opportunities. The organisers describe it as going beyond conventional skills training by connecting learning with opportunities to earn and build sustainable livelihoods.
For young people in the South-South, the offer is straightforward: train for free, develop relevant skills, access job opportunities and explore enterprise support and financing options.
The registration process is open now. Interested applicants can visit the programme's website to apply. With limited spaces across the six states, early registration is advised.
The iDICE South-South Skills-to-Jobs Programme is implemented by Wootlab and Synergy Prime. For young Nigerians across Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River, Delta, Edo and Rivers, it represents a concrete chance to acquire market-ready skills and convert them into income.
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