The Zamfara State Government has signed an agreement with Oracle to invest in youth development, workforce capacity building, and the digital economy under Oracle University’s Skills Development Initiative, SDI.
The agreement was signed on Tuesday, April 29, at Oracle’s offices in London, United Kingdom.
A statement issued by the spokesman to Governor Dauda Lawal, Suleiman Idris, said the agreement will foster collaboration between the Zamfara Information and Technology Development Agency, ZITDA and Oracle.
The statement read: “The collaboration signifies a commitment to education and a strategic investment in the future of Zamfara’s youth, workforce, and digital economy.
He said the firm, through the Oracle’s global philanthropic educational programme, offers a robust portfolio of technology education teaching and learning resources, including curriculum and software access, to educators and students worldwide.
“With the support of the Zamfara Information Technology Development Agency, ZITDA, these resources will be made available to validated higher education institutions across Zamfara.”
“ZITDA will help lead efforts to integrate Oracle Academy offerings into Zamfara’s higher education curriculum, equipping educators with the tools and resources they need to guide students in learning hands-on tech skills and toward Oracle professional certifications and foster a new generation of tech-savvy leaders.
“In addition, Oracle University’s Skills Development Initiative,SDI, a global programme that provides access to world-class learning and certification programmes at no cost to eligible learners, will further expand opportunities for learners in Zamfara.
“Through a co-branded learning portal in collaboration with ZITDA, Oracle University plans to provide free access to digital learning paths and foundational certifications for eligible participants across Zamfara.
“This includes curated learning journeys offering over 200 hours of professional-level training in high-demand areas such as Cloud, AI, Data Science and APEX development.”
In his remarks at the landmark signing of the agreement, Mr Lawal restated that the collaboration with Oracle is part of his administration’s commitment to transforming Zamfara into a hub of innovation, education, and digital excellence.
He said, “On behalf of the government and the good people of Zamfara State, I extend my deepest appreciation to Oracle for believing in our vision and for partnering with us on this transformative journey.
“What we are doing today goes beyond technology — it is about giving hope, creating opportunities, and unlocking the future. By investing in digital education and innovation, we are offering real alternatives to poverty, to joblessness, and to despair.”
“I sincerely thank Oracle for standing with us — believing in the power of partnership, purpose, and shared dreams. Today, we are not just signing a document; we are making a promise: “A promise that every child in Zamfara will have a fair chance to dream, to learn, and to succeed.
“A promise that technology will be our bridge to a stronger, more inclusive economy. And a promise that Zamfara will not merely participate in the digital revolution — we will lead it.”
