Enugu Unveils Project Turing to Launch Youth into Global Tech Careers

In a groundbreaking move to transform the economic landscape of Enugu State, the government has officially launched Project Turing, a flagship initiative aimed at equipping young people with world-class tech skills and connecting them to high-paying remote jobs in the global technology space.

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Driven by the Enugu SME Center / Office of Digital Economy under the forward-thinking leadership of His Excellency, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, and executed in partnership with Turing Tech, Project Turing offers participants a fully structured training-to-placement program in Full Stack Software Engineering, without any upfront loan requirements.

Participants will undergo 12 months of elite, globally benchmarked training with a clear pathway to remote or hybrid employment upon graduation, earning salaries starting at $1,500 per month (approximately ₦2.4 million) from day one on the job.

For a ₦400,000 commitment fee, trainees gain access to:

Top-tier software engineering education benchmarked against global standards

Mentorship from international industry leaders and practitioners

Guaranteed job placement through Turing Tech’s expansive global outsourcing network

Structured Earnings Pathway

Project Turing is designed to ensure long-term income growth and sustainability:

Year 1: Participants will earn ₦1,066,666.67 monthly (₦12.8 million annually) while repaying their training and placement fees.

Year 2 and beyond: Upon completion of repayment and sustained job performance, monthly income increases to ₦2,280,000 (₦27.36 million annually), with further career growth opportunities available.

According to Arinze Chilo-Offiah, Special Adviser to the Governor on Digital Economy & MSMEs and Director General of the Enugu SME Center, Project Turing represents more than just a training program.

“This is an outsourcing revolution. It’s about halting the Japa trend by bringing global opportunities to Enugu’s doorstep. We’re empowering our youth to earn in dollars, build world-class careers, and stay close to home.”

Project Turing is part of a broader digital economy agenda being championed by Governor Mbah, aimed at turning Enugu into a leading destination for remote work, software development, and digital services outsourcing.

Prospective applicants are encouraged to begin their journey to a global tech career by applying via the official portal:
 www.enugusme.en.gov.ng/ettp

Additional program details and answers to frequently asked questions can be found here:
 bit.ly/ETTPFAQs

Signed:
Arinze Chilo-Offiah
Special Adviser, Digital Economy & MSMEs
Director General, Enugu SME Center.