Companies
fund & engage.
Two corporate partners support each cohort and participate in agreed product and stakeholder engagement activities.
Connecting talent.
Creating opportunity.
The Public–Private Digital Talent Initiative brings government, industry and emerging talent together to build practical digital skills.
Explore our cohortsOpportunity grows
when we build it together.
Digital talent is a shared ambition.
PPDTI is an Axia Africa initiative connecting private-sector organisations and government institutions to deliver practical digital skills programmes.
Each cohort focuses on a community, a location and a development goal. Our inaugural cohort begins with NYSC corps members in Lagos. Future cohorts can bring new communities and government partners into the initiative.
Discover the partnership modelDifferent strengths.
One shared purpose.
Companies
Axia Africa
leads & delivers.
We coordinate the learning experience, practical projects, participant engagement and programme reporting.
Government
backs & connects.
Government institutions provide institutional support and opportunities for public–private collaboration.
Inaugural cohort · Open1,000 corps members.
1,000 corps members.
One powerful beginning.
Practical digital skills. Real projects. A shared opportunity for NYSC corps members in Lagos.
1,000NYSC corps members
6Digital skills tracks
3Months
Government partnership secured with
Lagos Island Government
Find your cohort.
Follow the opportunity.
Explore our programmes and the organisations bringing them to life.
Initiative lead
Government partnerLagos Island Government
Different communities.
A shared future.
Each new cohort brings its own focus, government collaboration and corporate partners.
New cohorts will appear here as they are announced.
Build a cohort with usNo closed cohorts yet.
The inaugural Lagos cohort is currently open. Completed cohorts will appear here.
Find a direction.
Build something real.
Practical skills. Relevant tools. Room to apply what you learn.
TRACK 01
AI & Business Automation
Apply artificial intelligence and automation tools to practical business challenges. Explore how digital workflows can make everyday work more efficient.
Structured learning + practical projectsLearn it.
Apply it. Share it.
Learning is the beginning.
Practical experience brings it to life.
Build your skills.
Months 1–2
Guided instruction, practical exercises and industry-relevant tools in each participant’s selected track.
Put them to work.
Month 3
A dedicated project and capstone phase to apply learning and demonstrate emerging capabilities.
Celebrate progress.
Programme completion
A physical graduation with corporate partners and government representatives. Eligible participants receive approved co-branded certificates.
A partnership
already in place.
Starting in Lagos.
Building for wider possibilities.
Axia Africa has secured a partnership with Lagos Island Government for the inaugural Lagos cohort.
This is the first institutional foundation for an initiative designed to collaborate with government institutions across future cohorts and communities.
Lagos Island GovernmentSecured government partnership · Lagos cohort
Give your impact
a credible platform.
Work alongside government institutions on meaningful youth development. Create opportunities for stakeholder engagement and show what your organisation stands for through action.
- Engage government stakeholders
- Strengthen visibility through shared impact
- Build relationships around a common purpose
Meaningful impact.
Meaningful engagement.
Bring your organisation’s priorities into a programme built around people, practical skills and shared opportunity.
Connect with stakeholders.
Engage government representatives through agreed programme milestones and official events.
Make your products tangible.
Introduce participants to your products through demonstrations, education and voluntary experiences.
Give your impact a voice.
Build a story through agreed brand recognition, programme documentation and planned media engagement.
Be part of the milestone.
Join the physical graduation and receive approved recognition on programme certificates.
Programme activities, branding and media engagement are agreed with each partner. Product participation is voluntary.
Led by Axia Africa.
Built through collaboration.
Axia Africa leads programme delivery. Corporate partner logos will join this space as partnerships are confirmed.
The people behind
the possibility.
Real experiences will bring this space to life. These preview cards are reserved for approved beneficiary stories.
Good questions.
Clear answers.
Is PPDTI only for NYSC corps members?
No. PPDTI is an initiative delivered through themed cohorts for different communities and locations. The inaugural Lagos cohort focuses on 1,000 NYSC corps members.
Who delivers the programme?
Axia Africa coordinates and delivers the learning experience, practical projects, participant engagement and reporting. Corporate partners fund and engage, while government provides institutional backing.
How long is the Lagos programme?
Three months: two months of structured learning followed by one month of projects and capstones. The cohort concludes with a physical graduation.
How can my organisation partner?
Start a conversation with Axia Africa at axiaafrica@gmail.com. We’ll discuss your objectives and agree the programme deliverables, engagement activities and responsibilities.
How can prospective participants find out more?
Contact Axia Africa at axiaafrica@gmail.com for information about participation and the application process.
Let’s build
what comes next.
For emerging talent.
For industry. For shared progress.