Global IT professional association ISACA and Nigeria’s INGRYD Academy have teamed up on a project that aims to train 10,000 aspiring tech professionals in the West African country
The five-year initiative hopes to nurture Nigeria’s digital talent pipeline and close cybersecurity workforce gaps.
It will provide support for those pursuing careers advancing trust in technology, including cybersecurity, emerging technologies and IT audit.
“Empowering the next generation as they embark on their tech career journeys not only ensures the strength of our global IT and cybersecurity workforce but also builds tech and cyber capability — a critical enabler of economic growth and overall societal prosperity through the safer adoption of digital technologies,” said Chris Dimitriadis, ISACA chief global strategy officer.
“We are excited about our partnership with INGRYD Academy, and we applaud its efforts to open new learning pathways for students and work towards a safer digital world.”
Designed to support Nigeria’s national workforce development goals and meet Africa’s growing demand for digital skills, the five-year partnership will equip 10,000 aspiring tech professionals with in-demand training and access to ISACA’s global professional community.
Each year, 2,000 INGRYD Academy students will receive several Fundamentals courses from ISACA, a one-year ISACA student membership, and networking and mentorship opportunities through ISACA’s global chapters, as well as workshops, conferences, and other events with INGRYD staff and ISACA members where they can share ideas, knowledge and best practices.
“This partnership marks a transformative step in our mission to close the digital skills gap in Africa,” said HRM Khadijat Abdulkadir, CEO, Ingryd Academy.
“By equipping 40,000 learners with globally recognised training, we’re enabling long-term career mobility. We’re not just creating tech talent—we’re building a generation of problem-solvers and digital leaders. That’s the kind of impact that moves nations forward.”
Africa’s digital economy is projected to reach US$180bn by 2025, according to a report from IFC and Google, yet the region faces a critical shortage of trained professionals to meet growing demand.
Nigeria, with more than 100 million internet users and a fast-growing tech sector, is well positioned to lead — but continues to experience gaps in cybersecurity capacity and workforce readiness.
This collaboration helps address that need at scale, said Gustavo Frega, senior academic strategy and business partnership manager, ISACA.
“The collaboration between ISACA and INGRYD Academy represents a powerful driver of opportunity and change,” said Frega.
“By providing Nigerian students with globally recognised credentials and connecting them to ISACA’s community, INGRYD Academy is opening doors to new careers and empowering the younger generations to contribute to sustainable growth and innovation across the region.”
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