The United States Consul-General at the Consulate General in Lagos State, Will Stevens, has disclosed that the Joe Biden-led government is committed to supporting programs that provide Nigerian youth with quality technological learning opportunities.
“We hope that by developing local talent in tech fields, we help accelerate medium and long-term growth in Nigeria’s and indeed Africa’s digital economy,” Stevens said.
The Chairman, 21st Century Technologies Group, Wale Ajisebutu, explained that the Digital Expert Academy will help bridge the gap between youth and employers by better connecting young people with the changing needs of the private sector and the skills needed to succeed in the digital economy. He added that the academy will partner with leading American tech companies such as Microsoft and Oracle to provide trainees with world-class learning opportunities.
The academy, he added, is open to youth who are at least 18 years of age with a minimum of a high school diploma.All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from PUNCH.
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