FG partners WEMA bank to set up MSME technology hubs in 7 states

<p>The government said that one million young adults would be trained in software engineering, product management, business analysis, cloud computing, and product design.</p>, <span>FG partners WEMA bank to set up MSME technology hubs in 7 states. Guardian</span>, <h2>The Federal Government, through the Office of the Vice President (VP), Kashim Shettima, is set to launch a digital hub that will empower one million youths across the country with digital and related skills.</h2>, <p>Olusola Abiola, Director, Information, Office of the Vice President, made the disclosure in a statement on Saturday in Abuja.</p>, <p>Abiola said the move is in line with President Bola Tinubu administration’s commitment to providing more digital jobs for young Nigerians,</p>, <p>He disclosed that the centres, to be known as FGN/ALAT Digital and SkillNnovation Hub, would open first in Lagos and Borno States with Katsina, Cross River, Anambra, Oyo, and Kano states to follow afterwards.</p>, <p>According to him, the hubs will be run in partnership with a leading financial institution in Nigeria, WEMA Bank.</p>, <p>He stated that the arrangement for the initiative was reached after a recent meeting between representatives of the bank and Vice President Shettima in Abuja.</p>, <p>He explained that the strategic objectives of the programme include: to empower young entrepreneurs by providing them with tailored financial products, training and support to enable them build sustainable businesses that will support the growth of Nigeria’s economy.</p>, <p>“Other objectives include: supporting tech-savvy youths with keen interest in digital innovations and aspire to drive technological advancements, by providing them with financial solutions, training and access to strategic partnerships; and empowering young employees to become an integral part of the workforce in Nigeria, especially those deployed through the NYSC.</p>, <p>“FGN/ALAT Digital and SkillNnovation Hub, positioned to serve as a centralised platform to provide cutting-edge digital ski