Ogun, Meta, And Google Collaborate To Provide Youth Training

The Ogun State government plans to train 100,000 SMEs, especially youths, on emerging tech for the digital economy.

The Ogun State government plans to train 100,000 young people in emerging technologies in order to help them reach the pinnacle of the digital economy, in collaboration with a few multinational technology companies.

GetFundedAfrica Technologies (GFAT) in collaboration with Microsoft, Google, and Meta would handle this.

In his keynote speech at the “Gateway Skills Programme” official launch at OgunTechHub, Abeokuta, Senator Shuaib Salisu, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and Cyber Security, stated that the empowerment would be a chance for SMSES and youths who want to be self-reliant to acquire relevant technology skills that will enable them to upgrade to digital marketing.

Senator Salisu stated that the state has the ability to lead the program in accomplishing the intended goal, expressing optimism that it will improve Nigeria's economic status.

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Speaking also, Mr. Dayo Abiodun, Special Adviser on ICT, stated that the state government purposefully partnered with Microsoft, Google, and other companies to introduce young graduates and small business owners to the hidden advantages of the digital economy. He encouraged beneficiaries to take advantage of various opportunities, including registering, training, and certification, as well as beginning employment right away.

The program was created for SMSES and young graduates in Ogun to be the first beneficiaries before other states, according to Mr. Adebowale Omololu, Co-Founder of GFAT. It provides them with the support they need to develop careers in ICT, access financing, and mentorship to grow their businesses, and he notes that the digital economy is a pathway for successful entrepreneurship.

He said: “We chose Ogun State first among others because of the business-friendly atmosphere created by Prince Dapo Abiodun. So, a portal will be opened for interested SMSES to register, we will take them through different training sessions, upscale their products and services to a tech community and help them to access grants from international and local partners.

“Also, job seekers will have direct or indirect opportunities, thereby promoting digital marketing that will in the long run, boost revenue and position Ogun State on high pedestal.”