Expert trains 100 young Africans in digital skills

More than 100 young Africans have completed intensive training in essential digital skills, a move aimed at bridging the continent's digital divide and equipping them for the global digital economy. The program covered areas such as Artificial Intelligence, UI/UX design, product development, and data literacy.

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Digital literacy is no longer optional. It is the new literacy. If young Africans master digital skills today, they will not only secure jobs but also create solutions that solve local and global problems. That is how we build Africa’s digital future.

Facilitated by technology expert Emmanuel Brendan, the initiative was a collaboration with the Veronica Anthony Foundation, TechnRise DTI, and other development partners. Participants hailed from Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, and other African nations, engaging through community learning platforms and tech hubs as part of broader mentorship and capacity-building efforts.

Brendan, a Senior UI/UX Designer and Product Engineer, stressed the critical importance of digital literacy, calling it "the new literacy." He stated that mastering these skills would enable young Africans not only to find employment but also to develop solutions for pressing local and global challenges, thereby shaping Africa's digital future. Brendan has dedicated much of his career to mentorship and talent development through structured programs and guidance to help individuals transition from learning to earning.

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I have dedicated a significant part of my career to mentorship, education, and talent development through structured training programmes, workshops, community initiatives, and one-on-one mentorship sessions and career guidance to help participants transition from learning to earning.

The curriculum was intentionally designed to be human-centered and practical, allowing individuals without prior tech experience to grasp core concepts in design thinking, product engineering, and user experience. Brendan urged young people to acquire skills relevant to 21st-century demands, asserting that Africa's large youth population could become its most significant economic asset if adequately trained for the digital age.

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The curriculum was designed to be human-centered and practical, enabling youths without prior tech backgrounds to grasp design thinking, product engineering, and user experience principles