Foundation empowers youth with digital skills

The Pat and Gbenga Komolafe Foundation has trained 34 youth on Digital Up-skilling and No-Code Web Development making up the foundation’s first set of cohorts in the program.

Spokesperson of the foundation Lilian Nwawuchie, said the graduation of the first cohort represents the strong commitment of the body to equipping young Nigerians with future-ready digital skills which provides them the tools to thrive in today’s fast-evolving digital economy.

She explained that “Over the course of several weeks, participants from Ondo, Lagos, Rivers, FCT, Akwa Ibom, Kano and Kaduna States were engaged in hands-on training to develop cutting-edge skills in digital technologies and no-code platforms.

“The initiative is designed to empower young Nigerians by enhancing their employability, fostering entrepreneurship, and enabling them to contribute to the country’s growing tech ecosystem.”

She said, “The program culminated in a special graduation ceremony, where participants proudly showcased their projects, ranging from business websites and e-commerce platforms to innovative digital solutions built using no-code tools.”

Program Director of the Foundation, Josh Emmanuel, said the mission of the foundation is to empower young Nigerians by providing them with the skills they need to excel in the digital world.

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He said “This graduation is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our participants, and we couldn’t be prouder of their achievements.

A beneficiary of the training, Paul Fakedayo from Ogun State said, “I had no background in web development, but now, I can confidently build functional websites for small businesses.”

Expressing gratitude to the foundation, another participant Conway Oloruntoyi from Ondo state said the digital up-skilling program has been a life-changing experience for him.

He said “Before this, I struggled with basic computer skills. Now, I’m confident in navigating digital platforms, building websites, and even creating apps without needing to write a single line of code.”