A group of concerned, IT-savvy Nigerians is poised to bridge the gap in a technology-driven age among Nigerian youths. The Group, under the auspices of ZionICT, is collaborating with Traditional rulers and other well-meaning Nigerians within and outside the local communities of Rivers State to equip the youths with skills and promote economic empowerment. Speaking to our correspondence via phone, the Project Manager, Mr Emdee David said, “With the entire World taking technology as an important part of socio-economic activities, the Nigerian youth, especially at the grassroots root should not be lagging, and the local communities are the best place to fix the gap.” Speaking further on why the group decided to take on this project pro bono, he said, “Automation, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Science, Acting/Film making, IT-Information Technology Support Services are now an essential part of industries’ modus operandi as a way of making life and business easier. If our youths are not skilled in these regards, they become unemployable in the now and the coming years. Many youths would love to be trained in different skills but fund is usually a challenge.
“For this reason, ZionICT and Support Services has offered to train the youths of various communities in Nigeria for free in areas of technological advancement and to achieve economic freedom and self-reliance which will in turn boost Small Scale enterprise and the community’s internal revenue.”
ZionICT has achieved this feat in Elegushi community in Lagos and other places. They have now seen the need to carry out this free training in communities in Port Harcourt, Opobo and Bonny Island. The traditional rulers of these communities have endorsed this for the people and are giving their full support for this great initiative. These Kings include His Royal Majesty, King. Dr Dandeson Douglas Jaja. JP. CFR, Jeki V. Amanyanabo and Natural Ruler of Opobo Kingdom and His Majesty HRM Eze EPARA REBISI XII, Paramount Ruler of Port Harcourt.
According to Ms Blessing Africa, the Media and Marketing Head of ZionICT Support Services, the future of businesses lies in their readiness to key into technological and ZionICT and Support Services, a certified company in the leading information technology consulting services, and is registered with the Cooperate Affairs and Commission CAC2021, is willing to empower the youths of these Rivers Communities with the adequate skills so they could be relevant in organizations within their communities, and to create a sustainable community development initiative that bridges the digital divide, fosters a skilled workforce, and promotes innovation and entrepreneurship.
She further noted that the “Training will help the youths acquire ICT skills which will provide them with employment opportunities and ideas on how to become self-reliance.”
Key Components of this training will include IT Training (Web development, Artificial intelligence, UIUX, and SEO), Skills Development Programs (Film Making & Acting, Video Editing, Cinematography and management), Mentorship and Guidance, and Collaboration with Local Organizations.
The Goals are to Enhance digital literacy and access to remote jobs locally and Internationally, develop a competitive workforce, Foster innovation and entrepreneurship, Improve community well-being and social cohesion
The free training is to run for 5 days each at three different communities in Rivers State, starting from the 14th of July, 2025, to the 1st of August, 2025.
This event will accommodate over 300 youths.
The Media Director urges corporate and government entities to plug in to this great initiative and support the goal of seeing our youth tech-skilled, employable and self-reliant, which will in effect boost our local and national economy.
