The Embassy of Finland in Abuja has announced that Finland will assume a leading role in a new Team Europe Initiative aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s digital public services and advancing inclusive digital skills.
In an announcement made during the visit of EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission, Kaja Kallas, Finland will spearhead the programme through its development and training company, HAUS, in partnership with Estonia’s development agency, ESTDEV.
The collaboration brings together European expertise in digital governance and public-sector innovation.
The initiative, titled “Support to Digital Public Services and Talent Management,” is valued at €23 million and fully funded by the European Union as part of the EU–Nigeria Digital Economy Package under the Global Gateway strategy.
The programme which aligns with Nigeria’s National Digital Economy Policy and Strategy 2020-2030 and the Ministry’s strategic priorities (2023–2027) will be implemented in close cooperation with the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy.
The initiative is designed to expand access to secure and citizen-centric digital public services, strengthen institutional capacity and governance, and support the rollout of the 3 Million Technical Talent programme.
The Embassy noted that the programme will contribute to improving public service delivery, reinforcing trust in government, and creating new economic opportunities for citizens and businesses.
Commenting on the development, Finland’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Sanna Selin, said: “Finland has a long and proven track record in secure digital governance, interoperability, and citizen centric public services. By bringing this expertise into the Team Europe Initiative, we are committed to supporting Nigeria in developing interoperable digital public services that meet the highest EU standards.
“Our collaboration will strengthen cybersecurity and data protection practices, build institutional capacity, and expand inclusive digital access for both citizens and businesses. Together, we are helping to shape a trusted, transparent, and innovation driven digital future for Nigeria” the Ambassador added.