Tech Talent Build-up 2026 for Nigerian Youths and PWDs
Build employability, entrepreneurship and digital skills among low-income youths; give hands-on training, mentorship and job linkage; build a community of young technologists in Ogun State.
Planned · Ogun State: Abeokuta South, Abeokuta North, Odeda, Obafemi Owode, Ewekoro · 2026–2027Context
Build employability, entrepreneurship and digital skills among low-income youths; give hands-on training, mentorship and job linkage; build a community of young technologists in Ogun State. Beneficiaries: 150 young people aged 16-35: 50 secondary school leavers, 30 undergraduates or graduates, 30 youths with physical disabilities (deaf excluded), 40 with barriers to employment or returnees. 75 are women. Client or partner: GIZ (proposed 50% co-funder; confirm) and 720Degree Innovation Hub.
Intervention
PLANNED, not yet verified as delivered: one-year blended training in front-end development (20), back-end Python/Django (10), network installation (30), computer hardware and phone repair (30), digital marketing (30) and UI/UX (30); entrepreneurship training; 1-week boot camp; 3-4 month internships; alumni WhatsApp group; online LMS.
Lessons learned
Not yet applicable. Record lessons after delivery.