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BDIC Unveils Plan to Create 100,000 Jobs

A major lifeline is on the way for thousands of job-seeking youths in Benue State, as the Benue Digital Infrastructure Company (BDIC) has announced a bold plan to create over 100,000 digital jobs within the next three years.

The announcement was made on Monday by the Managing Director of BDIC,Terwase Gbande, in an interactive session with journalists during its State Executive Council (SEC) meeting at the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) House in Makurdi.

“This initiative is not just about technology, it is about people,” Terwase said. “It is about putting money in pockets, creating stable livelihoods, and building a stronger, digitally empowered economy in Benue.”

The job creation plan, according to BDIC, will target youths, unemployed graduates, digital entrepreneurs, and even farmers looking to access wider markets through online platforms. He listed key avenues for employment to include: Digital outsourcing and gig work, such as AI training, data labeling, and virtual customer service; ICT device assembly and maintenance, tapping into local manufacturing of laptops, tablets, and smart kiosks; E-commerce and smart agriculture platforms that empower traders and rural farmers and Youth training and tech incubation hubs, with over 23,000 youths to be trained under the ongoing BDIC/3MTT Digital Skills Program.

“This is not abstract development,” Terwase emphasized. “We are talking about real jobs, ones that allow young people to work remotely, start their own digital ventures, or contribute to the tech ecosystem right here in Benue.”

The MD added that the  initiative is expected to tackle not only unemployment but also reduce rural-to-urban migration and stimulate the local economy. With a projected revenue of over N6.6 billion from digital hardware production alone, BDIC says the impact will cut across families, communities, and businesses.

He disclosed that the project aligns with the economic development blueprint of Governor Hyacinth Alia, who has emphasized technology and innovation as key pillars for inclusive growth. “Every platform we build, every system we deploy, and every skill we teach is aimed at one goal: jobs,” Terwase concluded. “Jobs that uplift. Jobs that sustain. Jobs that build a new Benue.”

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