Skill Up Africa on creating an enabling tech ecosystem in Lagos
At the concluded second edition of the Art of Technology, the Co-Founder of Skill Up Africa, Nkemdilim Uwaje Begho highlighted those things that need to be in place to create an enabling environment for the tech ecosystem in Lagos State.
Mon, 07 Dec 2020 09:23:47 GMT
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- Collaboration between private and public sectors is crucial to address challenges in infrastructure, policy, and funding
- Lagos State is implementing programs like LSETF and the Lazaric Council to support the tech ecosystem
- Focusing on upskilling the youth for future tech jobs is essential, with organizations like Skill Up Africa providing student loans for training programs
The Art of Technology 2.0 conference in Lagos recently shed light on the critical factors necessary to create an enabling environment for the tech ecosystem in Lagos State. Nkemdilim Uwaje Begho, the Co-Founder of Skill Up Africa, emphasizes the importance of collaboration between the private and public sectors to address key challenges such as infrastructure, policy, and funding. Lagos State has made strides in addressing these issues through initiatives like LSETF and the Lazaric Council, but there is still room for improvement and increased engagement. The conference also delved into the future of work and the importance of upskilling the youth to prepare them for the rapidly evolving job market, particularly in the tech sector. Stakeholders like Skill Up Africa are playing a pivotal role in providing student loans to fund training programs for aspiring developers and data scientists, contributing to a sustainable model for skills development and job placement in Lagos.
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