Organisations Unite to Bridge Digital Divide in Nigeria with Youth Training Programme

By Abass Ganiyu

Mowe, Ogun State, June 11, 2024 — In a significant step towards bridging the digital divide in Nigeria and across Africa, several organizations have collaborated to equip young people with essential digital skills. The one-week training and development programme, themed “A World of Unlimited Possibilities,” was held at the Redemption City of God in Mowe, Ogun State.

The event, organized by the Incubator Team, attracted a diverse group of young participants from Nigeria, other African countries, Europe, and beyond. At the closing ceremony, Professor Funsho Odesola, National Secretary of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, emphasized the need for Nigeria’s educational system to adopt a digital curriculum that aligns with the current industrial revolution to close the knowledge gap.

“I’ve said in many forums that the present education we have doesn’t connect with the reality of the future. The future is in the digital age. Every six months, new advancements emerge, rendering what was learned previously obsolete. Our curriculums fail to connect with reality and progress, and they don’t address today’s problems,” Odesola stated.

He stressed the importance of preparing youth for the future, highlighting the initiative's goal to inspire young people to think creatively and stay relevant in a digital age. “We have taken it upon ourselves to equip young people for the future, not just within the church but across Nigeria and Africa. This initiative is the largest of its kind in Africa, aiming to inspire youth to think outside the box and remain relevant in the future. In today’s age, professions have no future without digital skills,” Odesola added.

Eyono Fatai-Williams, CEO of Africa Missions Global, lauded the digital training initiative. “This initiative will be extremely impactful for the youth, reaching a large number of young people with digital skills. We believe we can reach at least a million youth annually. With digital knowledge, they can excel in any sector. We are partnering with the Incubator Nigeria team to scale up the number of young people reached every year. Digital transformation opens unlimited possibilities,” she said.

‘Leke Adeboye, a member of the Incubator Team, underscored the programme's objective to assist and develop the average Nigerian youth, positioning them for a future in a digitally-driven world.

The training programme reflects a growing recognition of the critical need for digital skills in today’s economy and the importance of preparing the next generation to thrive in an increasingly digital world.

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