The Ogun state government has said through its Public and Private Partnership (PPP) initiative, it has attracted a technology investor that will train youths in the state on phone and other tech device repairs. Governor Dapo Abiodun stated this at Ogun TechHub during the official launch of Cybervilla.
Abiodun explained that the tech company is committed to incubating business ideas in citizens of Ogun State, especially youths for self-reliance on the sales and repair of phones, laptops among other office equipments.
According to the Governor, the centre was strategically located at Ogun TechHub being a place where young people develop technology ideas, adequate mentorship, leadership and entrepreneurship skills, saying acquiring vocational education was key to youth development in digital economy.
The governor said that the centre, situated at Ogun TechHub, a place where young people develop technology ideas, and entrepreneurship skills was essential to develop the digital economy.
Reacting, Chief Executive officer (CEO), Cybervilla, Ifeanyi Adirika disclosed that Ogun State was a springboard for innovation, giving systematic attractions to investors such as Cybervilla and other Tech companies to thrive in the state.
Adirika added that Cybervilla is aimed to support Governor Abiodun’s initiative on youths empowerment, adding that 50 youths were targeted for the first cohort , equipping them with necessary work tools as well as employment opportunities with the company, state government among others.
He said that the display as well as sales of Tech devices would commence at Ogun TechHub, making it possible for the trainees to have access to various gadgets for installation and repairs, towards enhancing their productivity before and after the twelve weeks hands-on classes.
Appreciating the Ogun State Government and Cybervilla on behalf of other participants, Mr. Timilehin Ajisebutu promised to utilise the rare but free opportunity that would make them employers of labour at the long run.
The Ogun state government has said through its Public and Private Partnership (PPP) initiative, it has attracted a technology investor that will train youths in the state on phone and other tech device repairs.
