Youth in Anambra have received fresh opportunities in technology and career advancement through a training organised by i-FATOSS University, Benin Republic (Institut des Formation Avancées), in collaboration with Fontis Aid Foundation
The event, themed “Leveraging Technology for Career Advancement,” was held in Awka, the state capital, and featured experts who guided participants on how to apply technology for personal and professional growth.
Founder of Fontis Aid Foundation, Prof. Chioma Ikeanyionwu, said the organisation’s mission remained building skills and creating opportunities for the disadvantaged. She stressed that technology was no longer a luxury but a necessity, urging participants to bridge digital divides and use innovation to foster self-sufficiency and sustainable development.
Chairman of the occasion, Dr. Churchill Okonkwo, described technology as indispensable to Nigeria’s growth. He called on governments, institutions, and individuals to deepen investments in digital knowledge, while challenging students to embrace innovation as a tool for advancement.
Registrar of i-FATOSS University, Dr. Eze Joshua, commended the training theme, arguing that the ability to adapt and innovate with technology has now become a passport to global opportunities.
One of the resource persons, Victory Ekwunife, while explaining the meaning of career, stressed the need to apply technology in chosen fields. She identified branding, content creation, and professionalism as key career-building tools, defining digital skills as the ability to use technology to solve problems.
Another facilitator, Emmanuel Chukwu, emphasised the importance of professional networking, listing its advantages such as access to job opportunities, knowledge exchange, personal growth, and innovation. He noted that digital platforms enhance visibility and reputation, mentioning social media channels that youths can leverage to expand their professional networks.
As part of the empowerment drive, Fontis Aid Foundation supported four young entrepreneurs with financial grants: Chinecherem Maduanusi, Chidinma Akachukwu, and Daniel Agbo, all fashion designers, as well as Umunna Uchenna, a shoe designer, to boost their small businesses.
