Somolu LGA Chairman Embarks on Human Capital Development, Empowers 222 Youths In Tech And Digital Skills
The Prestige Magazine
No fewer than 222 youths in Somolu Local government area in Lagos have benefited from a 3-day tech and digital skills training for youths, covering UI/UX Design, Web Development/Coding, and Digital Marketing.
According to the Executive Chairman of Somolu LGA, Abdulhamed Salawu, the aim of the initiative is to create digital literacy programs for youths and adults, establish community networks and digital hubs, while suppoting local startups and entrepreneurs in the tech sector.
He also said that the skill up initiative is positioned to provide critical skilled training, special support in ICT and business venture entrepreneurship.
“As we gather here, I am reminded of the immense potentials that ICT holds for transforming our community. It is our duty as leaders to harness this potentials, ensuring that Somolu and its vibrant youths remain at the forefront of innovation and progress.
Inspired by Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu’s THEMES PLUS AGENDA, our administration has been committed to creating a customized policy to cater for human capital development of our youths. To achieve this, we established Somolu Tech Intervention (SoTech).” He said.
“We are thrilled to announce a groundbreaking initiative, elevating 40 outstanding youths who have excelled in our ICT skill acquisition programms to advanced, free scholarship opportunities”. He stated.
Speaking at the event after presenting certificates to the participants, the SA to the Local Government Chairman on ICT, Kola Mohammed, said the initiative is an ongoing programme to educate the youths of Somolu in Information Technology.
“We have been able to train 222 youths, we picked 40 Best Students out of all as directed by the Honorable Chairman, to give laptops and other equipment to aid them in their fields of endeavour.” He said.
Highlights of the event was the issuing of Certificates to all the participants who graduated from the programme.
