Somto Akujuruobi

State Program Manager | Community & Program Management | Digital Skills & Youth Empowerment

Enugu, NG.

About

Results-driven Program Manager and Community Leader with over 7 years of experience driving digital skills initiatives across Nigeria. Skilled in program and project management, community engagement, digital literacy facilitation, and stakeholder communications. Passionate about designing inclusive, learner-centric onboarding processes and building impactful engagement strategies.

Work

Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy / 3MTT Nigeria

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State Program Manager

Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria

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Summary

Leads state‑level implementation of the 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) programme — Nigeria’s flagship initiative to train and empower technical youth talent — across Enugu and Anambra states. Oversees program delivery, community outreach, stakeholder coordination, events and webinars, onboarding, retention strategies, and strategic partnerships.

Highlights

Coordinated the first 3MTT Anambra State Meetup in Awka (May 4, 2024), featuring fellows, dignitaries, and ecosystem leaders to foster tech career development in the state.

Enabled thousands of fellows across multiple cohorts to engage in applied learning and hackathons as part of Nigeria’s national digital skills pipeline.

Authored and shared insights on improving learner onboarding and reducing early dropout through UX-focused registration design.

African Collective App

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Program Coordinator

Dover, Delaware, US

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Summary

Coordinated programming efforts for the African Collective digital platform, overseeing initiative planning, community engagement, and operational workflows in a fast-paced startup environment.

World Health Organization

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Community Supervisor

, , Nigeria

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Summary

Supervised community-related operations and support efforts for WHO programs, fostering local engagement and facilitating implementation of health initiatives across Nigeria.

Volunteer

Communications and Community Coordinator

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Women in Technology in Nigeria

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Drives communication strategy and community building for a leading network supporting women in technology, fostering inclusion and digital skills empowerment.

Education

Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Awka, Anambra, Nigeria
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Bachelor of Arts (Second Class Honours, Upper Division) English Language & Literature

Skills

Program Management

project coordination, work plan and timeline management, risk management, programme delivery.

Community Engagement & Growth

community growth strategy, community marketing, moderating, virtual learning engagement, webinar hosting.

Digital Skills Facilitation

digital literacy programs, digital skills, edtech, learner onboarding and support.

Partnerships & Stakeholder Management

stakeholder communication, relationship development, strategic partnerships.

Content & Event Coordination

content development, event and webinar management, public speaking.

Tools & Collaboration

Canva, Google Workspace, Zoom, Google Meet, remote team collaboration.