FOUND Africa Technology, in a groundbreaking collaboration with tech giant Google and the Oyo State Government, has embarked on an ambitious mission to provide digital skills training for 20,000 youths within the state. This transformative initiative, spearheaded by Mr. Olajide Aboderin, the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of FOUND Africa Technology, is poised to equip the youth with essential digital competencies over a span of 24 months.
Amid the unveiling of the ‘Workspace Happy Hour’ series by FOUND Africa Technology in partnership with Cafe One in Ibadan, Mr. Olajide Aboderin shared his insights during an interview with the media. Gracing the event was Moshope Adebayo Akande, the esteemed Senior Special Assistant to Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Information Communication Technology (ICT).
Mr. Aboderin elucidated the pivotal collaboration between his tech company and key stakeholders, highlighting their shared commitment to alleviate unemployment in Nigeria through innovative solutions and the imparting of digital expertise to the country’s youth. This transformative initiative, kickstarting from Oyo State, aims to empower the youth with critical digital skills, thereby contributing to a nationwide ripple effect. The visionary CEO also disclosed the audacious aspiration of positioning Ibadan, the vibrant capital of Oyo State, as the next Silicon Valley of Africa, a hub of technological innovation and progress.
Leveraging their esteemed partnership with Google, FOUND Africa Technology intends to leverage Google Workspace, an extensive suite of cloud-based tools that streamline productivity, encourage collaborative endeavors, and facilitate seamless communication and document management. This strategic alliance with Google stands as a testament to FOUND NG’s dedication to harnessing cutting-edge technology for the empowerment of the youth.
In an eloquent display of their commitment to driving societal progress, FOUND Africa Technology is actively in talks with the Oyo State Government, pursuing a partnership to further amplify the ongoing training of 20,000 youth in the state. This robust training program is meticulously designed to arm small and medium business owners, as well as individuals, with indispensable tools for enhancing productivity and refining business processes, thus contributing to the overall economic landscape.
Commending the laudable initiative and resolute dedication exhibited by FOUND NG, Moshope Adebayo Akande, the Senior Special Assistant to Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Information Communication Technology (ICT), voiced her appreciation. She highlighted the remarkable impact of such collaborations on the holistic growth and development of both the youth and the government.
