Empowering Young Nigerians with Digital Skills

Strategic Insights -

Temitope Ilori, the Director-General of the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA), launched a five-day digital skills training programme for 40 adolescents and young people in Abuja, Nigeria. The programme, held at the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry's (ACCI) Business Entrepreneurship Skills and Technology (BEST) Centre, aims to equip young Nigerians with tools for entrepreneurship, content creation, and health advocacy. The initiative seeks to bridge the digital divide among young people, particularly those from vulnerable backgrounds, by offering them practical digital skills and mentorship.

Key Takeaways:

  • The programme, launched by NACA in partnership with ACCI, targets 40 adolescents and young people, including those living with HIV, to equip them with digital skills for entrepreneurship, content creation, and health advocacy.
  • The training includes modules on digital skills and opportunities, entrepreneurship, AI tools for content creation, creating and managing digital platforms, multimedia skills, and hands-on design with Canva.
  • Each participant will receive a device (Tablet) and a certificate for participation after completing the five-day programme.
  • Post-training mentorship will be available to participants, and they will have the opportunity to develop group projects showcasing their learning.
  • The programme aligns with Nigeria's HIV prevention strategy, emphasizing communication and youth engagement.
  • The training aims to empower young people to become financially and emotionally self-reliant, enabling them to sell their skills, market themselves, and sustain their needs.

Statistics:

  • 40 adolescents and young people are participating in the programme, including those living with HIV.
  • The training will cover modules such as digital skills and opportunities, entrepreneurship, AI tools for content creation, creating and managing digital platforms, multimedia skills, and hands-on design with Canva.
  • Each participant will receive a device (Tablet) and a certificate for participation, and post-training mentorship will be available.
  • The programme is targeting young people aged 15-24, who remain among the most affected by HIV in West Africa.
  • The training aims to equip young people with digital skills to access remote job opportunities, become entrepreneurs, and advocate for their rights effectively.

Sources:

  • National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA)
  • Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI)
  • Premium Times (quoting Temitope Ilori, Director-General of NACA)