Empowering youths to create jobs
Lagos State Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment has partnered with some young professionals from multiple development organisations for a ‘techpreneurship’ training in Lagos, thenation reports.
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As a student, Tejumola Longe, an Electrical/Electronics Engineering graduate of the University of Lagos dreamt big – to finish his education, work with a large organisation and, perhaps, earn a good wage. After graduating, he is thinking of doing something on his own that would earn him income.
He was fired to do something after attending an 11-week Lagos Study Programme organised by the Lagos Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment, Andela and other partners.
He said as a result of the training provided by the programme, he got all it takes to start a job.
Chief Executive Officer, Audax Solutions,Emeka Onyenwe said there are opportunities for young people to use coding skills and empower the society.A Master of Science (MSc), Technology Entrepreneurship holder from the University College, London, Onyenwe believes with the continued emergence of new technologies and new business needs, young Nigerians needs such skills to succeed.
He said his organisation is working to inspire and support young people who have ideas, and encourage them to start up businesses in the future.
Head of Branding, Sterling Bank Plc, Mrs PejuI bekwe said the bank will involve participants of the programme in its business plan competition.
She maintained that the bank is happy to support the programme that encourages entrepreneurship. Project Coordinator Vivian Ubochi, noted the training will increase job opportunities for the participants.
She assured that Audax is ready to work with the government and other private organisations in order to make the country achieve its aims in technology.
During the closing ceremony, the participants presented various projects which they built during the course of the training and thereafter, certificates of participation were issued to them by the company.
As a student, Tejumola Longe, an Electrical/Electronics Engineering graduate of the University of Lagos dreamt big – to finish his education, work with a large organisation and, perhaps, earn a good wage. After graduating, he is thinking of doing something on his own that would earn him income.
He was fired to do something after attending an 11-week Lagos Study Programme organised by the Lagos Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment, Andela and other partners.
He said as a result of the training provided by the programme, he got all it takes to start a job.
Chief Executive Officer, Audax Solutions,Emeka Onyenwe said there are opportunities for young people to use coding skills and empower the society.A Master of Science (MSc), Technology Entrepreneurship holder from the University College, London, Onyenwe believes with the continued emergence of new technologies and new business needs, young Nigerians needs such skills to succeed.
He said his organisation is working to inspire and support young people who have ideas, and encourage them to start up businesses in the future.
Head of Branding, Sterling Bank Plc, Mrs PejuI bekwe said the bank will involve participants of the programme in its business plan competition.
She maintained that the bank is happy to support the programme that encourages entrepreneurship. Project Coordinator Vivian Ubochi, noted the training will increase job opportunities for the participants.
She assured that Audax is ready to work with the government and other private organisations in order to make the country achieve its aims in technology.
During the closing ceremony, the participants presented various projects which they built during the course of the training and thereafter, certificates of participation were issued to them by the company.
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