The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced a scholarship programme that will fund the training of 400 robotic specialists over the next two years through the newly established RHV‑RoboMed Robotic Academy.
Under the scheme, selected candidates will receive full scholarships to enrol in the academy’s robotics curriculum, with the goal of building a skilled workforce capable of supporting the country’s emerging technology sector.
The RHV‑RoboMed Robotic Academy, launched as part of the government’s push to enhance technical education, will deliver the training programme that aims to produce a cohort of specialists equipped with practical and theoretical knowledge in robotics.
Robotics and automation are increasingly recognised as key drivers of economic diversification and industrial growth worldwide, and Nigeria is seeking to position itself within this trend by developing home‑grown expertise.
By graduating 400 specialists, the initiative is expected to create a talent pool that can contribute to local innovation, support private‑sector projects, and help advance Nigeria’s broader technology and manufacturing ambitions.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>