IHS Holding Limited (IHS Towers), one of the world’s largest independent owners, operators and developers of shared communications infrastructure, says it trained more than 140,000 Nigerians in digital skills through the Federal Government 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) programme in 2025.

The telecoms infrastructure company disclosed this in its 2025 Sustainability Report, which highlights its environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance and community impact initiatives across its markets during the year under review.

According to the report, the training initiative formed part of IHS Towers’ broader efforts to advance digital inclusion and economic growth by equipping Nigerians with technology skills needed to participate in the country’s expanding digital economy.

Beyond its support for digital skills development in Nigeria, IHS Towers says it spent $8.2 million on community-focused sustainability initiatives in 2025, bringing its cumulative investment in local communities to $45 million since 2017.

Nigeria’s 3MTT tops digital inclusion for IHS Towers in 2025

The report identifies the 3MTT programme among the company’s key digital inclusion achievements in 2025, alongside literacy and STEM education initiatives implemented across Africa and Latin America.

IHS Towers says mobile connectivity remains central to its vision of helping to create a connected world where access to communications infrastructure promotes economic growth and social development.

Commenting on the report, Sam Darwish, Chairman and CEO of IHS Towers, says the company remains focused on expanding opportunities through connectivity and digital skills development.

“At IHS Towers, we remain committed to advancing digital inclusion and delivering meaningful impact through our four sustainability pillars. We believe mobile connectivity has the power to unlock significant social value, and we recognize the critical role it plays in expanding access to education and economic opportunity.

“Our 2025 Sustainability Report highlights this impact, showcasing our community-focused initiatives across Africa and Latin America. We are proud of the long-term value we continue to create for our stakeholders and are pleased to share the progress we are making across key HSSE priorities, our Carbon Reduction Roadmap, and the $45 million we have invested in our communities since 2017.”

The 3MTT programme is a flagship initiative of the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy designed to build a pipeline of technical talent to support Nigeria’s digital transformation ambitions. The programme was launched as part of the ministry’s strategy to develop a globally competitive workforce capable of meeting the growing demand for digital and technology skills.

The initiative aims to train three million technical talents in phases, focusing on areas such as software development, data analysis, cybersecurity, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, product management and other technology-related disciplines. The programme has become a cornerstone of the FG’s efforts to position Nigeria as a leading source of digital talent while creating employment and entrepreneurship opportunities for young people.

IHS Towers’ contribution to the programme reflects the growing role of private sector players in supporting national digital capacity-building initiatives. Telecommunications and digital infrastructure companies are increasingly partnering with government and educational institutions to bridge skills gaps and prepare more Nigerians for opportunities in the technology ecosystem.

Beyond its support for digital skills development in Nigeria, IHS Towers says it spent $8.2 million on community-focused sustainability initiatives in 2025, bringing its cumulative investment in local communities to $45 million since 2017.

The report also highlights other social impact programmes undertaken during the year, including reaching 100,000 children through a literacy programme in Côte d’Ivoire and providing STEM training to more than 9,500 students across Brazil, Nigeria, South Africa and Zambia.

According to the report, IHS Towers’ sustainability strategy is built around four pillars: ethics and governance, environment and climate change, education and economic growth, and people and communities.

The company says the communications infrastructure it provides plays a critical role in supporting connectivity and enabling access to educational and economic opportunities across its markets.

The report further highlights the company’s view that expanding access to digital skills is an important complement to expanding connectivity, helping individuals and communities derive greater value from the digital infrastructure that underpins modern economies.