The federal government has announced the relaunch of the National Talent Export Programme (NATEP), which will create one million direct export-linked jobs and up to five million indirect jobs within five years.
In addition, NATEP aims to attract over $1 billion in foreign direct investment to Nigeria’s growing service export economy.
The programme, according to FG, targets high-impact sectors such as technology, business process outsourcing (BPO), the creative economy, healthcare, professional services and remote work.
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The renewed programme is designed to tap into the $1 trillion global outsourcing industry by positioning Nigeria’s youth as a world-class talent pool for digital and professional services, the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investments, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, said in a statement on Sunday.
“What we celebrate is not merely the launch of a programme; it represents the continuation of a vision to position Nigeria as a global leader in the future of work and services,” said Oduwole.
“With digital transformation firmly embedded in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic vision, Nigeria is enhancing the infrastructure, systems, and policy tools necessary for an inclusive and innovation-driven future.”
The minister said NATEP is designed to empower Nigeria’s youth, harness global service export opportunities, and drive inclusive economic transformation.
With a youthful, English-speaking population, a strategic time zone, and rapidly advancing digital infrastructure, Nigeria is uniquely positioned to become a competitive global supplier of skilled talent, she added.
She explained that NATEP represents a strategic move to diversify Nigeria’s economy, boost foreign exchange earnings, and create sustainable employment.
The programme will focus on aggregating global demand and connecting it with Nigeria’s skilled workforce through structured and ethical talent export pathways, she added.
As part of this relaunch, Mrs. Teju Abisoye has been appointed as the National Coordinator of NATEP.
A development finance expert with over two decades of experience, she has led major national employment initiatives and played key roles in government interventions, entrepreneurship support, and private sector engagement.
NATEP, a Special Purpose Vehicle under the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, has evolved from a basic outsourcing facilitator into a full-scale ecosystem enabler.
The programme will now drive policy reform, expand digital infrastructure, strengthen international partnerships, and create reliable talent pipelines that match global standards.
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