Nigerian startup Awarri leverages 500 3MTT fellows for AI development
- Awarri will work with 500 fellows from the 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) program as data collectors for their Large Language Multilingual (LLM) AI model.
- The LLM model aims to boost AI and technology in preserving Nigeria's diverse cultures.
- Awarri plans to train and hire 5,000 youths by 2026 to tackle Nigeria's youth unemployment and technical skills gap.
The collaboration between Awarri, DataDot, NITDA, and NCAIR to develop the LLM AI model and involve 500 fellows from the 3MTT program is a significant step towards boosting AI and technology in Nigeria. Awarri's commitment to training and hiring 5,000 youths by 2026 shows their dedication to addressing youth unemployment and the technical skills gap. The Federal Government's initiative to train citizens in AI and other technologies demonstrates their commitment to digital transformation and global technology leadership.
