Details Emerge as FG Sets to Establish Tech Hubs in 7 States

Details Emerge as FG Sets to Establish Tech Hubs in 7 States

  • The Office of the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, is set to launch a digital hub in seven states of the federation
  • The initiative is in partnership with Wema Bank and will empower 1 million youths across the country with digital and related skills
  • The centres, also known as FGN/ALAT Digital and SkillNnovation Hub, will be in Lagos, Borno, Katsina, Cross River, Anambra, Oyo, and Kano states

FCT, Abuja - The Federal Government has announced a plan to launch a digital hub in seven states of the federation.

According to a statement issued on the Presidency's X handle, @NGRPresident, the initiative is to empower 1 million youths nationwide with digital and related skills.

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FG is set to establish tech hubs in 7 states that will empower 1 million youths. Photo Credit: Kashim Shettima
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FG to Establish Tech Hubs in 7 States

“The centres to be known as FGN/ALAT Digital and SkillNnovation Hub will open first in Lagos and Borno States with Katsina, Cross River, Anambra, Oyo, and Kano to follow afterwards.”

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The Office of the Vice President, Kashim Shettima is organising this in partnership with Wema Bank.

The initiative aims to equip and provide digital jobs for young Nigerians.

"The strategic objectives of the programme include: to empower young entrepreneurs by providing them with tailored financial products, training and support to enable them to build sustainable businesses that will support the growth of Nigeria’s economy"

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