President and Chief Executive Officer of Amos International Consultancy Services, Dr. Amos Fayehun, has urged Nigerian youths to prepare for what he described as a “new world” driven by digital innovation, relevance, and adaptability.

Fayehun gave the charge at the mega launch of the 37-million Digital Literacy and SparkHubs Initiative organised by Global Cluster, a non-governmental organisation focused on youth empowerment and technology inclusion.

The initiative is designed to equip young Nigerians with essential digital skills through its SparkHub programmes, enabling them to remain competitive in a rapidly evolving global economy.

According to Fayehun, poverty is often the result of an inability to adapt to changing realities rather than destiny. He warned that traditional career paths alone may no longer guarantee success, noting that emerging digital opportunities now allow individuals to earn income remotely across borders.

“Wealth creation will increasingly depend on digital skills, specialisation, and networking,” he said, encouraging young people to equip themselves for the emerging era to avoid being left behind economically.

Speaking at the event, Global Cluster President, Ambassador Dr. Adekunle Azeez Badmus, described the initiative as a transformative movement aimed at reshaping Nigeria and positioning Africa for global competitiveness.

He disclosed that the organisation is working towards achieving one billion digitally literate people across Africa, with Nigeria expected to contribute 37 million beneficiaries, approximately one million people per state, starting with Lagos.

According to him, national development begins with personal growth, stressing that citizens must prioritise self-improvement if the country is to achieve sustainable progress.

Badmus further emphasised that digital education should begin early, noting that children as young as six years old—under parental supervision—should be guided on responsible and productive digital engagement.

He explained that SparkHubs, a digital community platform, is designed to integrate social interaction with knowledge sharing, entrepreneurship, and professional networking. The platform, he said, will allow users to learn, connect, earn, and build communities while promoting inclusivity, moral values, and a sense of belonging regardless of socio-economic background.

Badmus added that the programme aims to reach at least 100 million Nigerians within the next five years, expressing confidence that a developed Nigeria is achievable through collective action and continuous learning.

He also disclosed that Global Cluster, in partnership with organisations in the United States, plans to distribute free educational books, including creative thinking materials, to millions of Nigerians.

“The initiative will also provide free digital entrepreneurship training to help young people and professionals adapt to the evolving digital economy,” he said.

Outlining the organisation’s weekly engagement schedule, Badmus said Mondays will focus on critical and creative thinking; Tuesdays on empathy, compassion, and values in nation-building; Wednesdays on kindness and environmental responsibility; Thursdays on agriculture, real estate, export opportunities, and business networking; Saturdays on security awareness and knowledge sharing; while Sundays will focus on community engagement.

He stressed that beyond financial success, Nigerians must prioritise integrity, credibility, competence, and strong character in building lasting social capital.

Badmus called on government agencies, private sector leaders, and citizens to support the initiative, describing digital literacy as a necessity rather than an option for national transformation.

Also speaking, renowned Mind Surgery expert and CEO of Mastermind Specialist, Dr. Michelle Bacote-Ukoh, urged Nigerians and Africans to embrace their identity, invest locally, and reject negative narratives about the continent.
She described Nigerians as resource-rich and capable of driving national growth, encouraging citizens in the diaspora to return home and contribute to development.

Bacote-Ukoh noted that challenges faced in Nigeria mirror those in developed nations, emphasising that mindset change is key to progress. She identified the Global Cluster initiative as part of the solutions to Africa’s development challenges.

Similarly, Dr. Seyi Makinde, 001 of the Agriculture, Real Estate and Export (ARE) Cluster of Global Cluster, said the initiative also recognises service and sacrifice while encouraging active youth participation.

Makinde added that the platform integrates agriculture, real estate, and export sectors to create a stronger, value-driven economic ecosystem.