The Executive Director of BetaX Digital Literacy for Sustainable Development Initiative, Mr Oludayo Olusoga, has disclosed plans by the initiative to empower African youths, alleviate poverty, solve hunger problems and reduce unemployment in the continent.
Olusoga made this known at the graduation of the first set of free Digital Skills Training, organised by the initiative, on Thursday in Ibadan, where certificates were presented to the graduands.
According to him, the initiative is positioned to empower African youths, alleviate poverty, solve hunger problems and reduce unemployment.
Olusoga said, “BetaX is a tech non-profit foundation, tackling unemployment and poor digital adoption in Africa.
“It is equipping young people with tech skills and resources to help them find opportunities and grow their earning power within the global digital space.
“BetaX has actively reached over 10,000 youths this year via her online presence and has processed over 1,000 applications in registration for digital skills programme at different times.
“The applications were subjected to stringent measures and standards, leading to the selection of 150 youths, who were taken in for the Digital Skills for Entrepreneurs that has just been recently concluded.”
Noting that in August, BetaX had free webinar training where seasoned facilitators like Sam Harvard were hosted, highlighting the importance of digital entrepreneurship, Olusoga said, “He stressed with practical examples, the possibility of earning in dollars by simply having the right knowledge, smartphone or laptop and internet connectivity.
“In September again, BetaX conducted a one-day LinkedIn optimisation and monetisation training.
“This programme was geared toward enlightening youths on how to take advantage of digital networking and connecting with potential opportunities.
“The attendees also had opportunity to participate and benefit from the Curriculum Vitae workshop segment of the training.
“The training had in attendance, graduates of higher institutions, youth corps members, jobs seekers, entrepreneurs and professionals.
“The crowning endeavour of the year by Betax was embarked upon in November, to train young people in the fundamental aspect of Digital Skills with high earning potential for five weeks – Data Analysis and Product Design, UI/UX.”
Also, Olumide Ojeleye, an International Brand and Performing Coach based in Atlanta, Georgia, lauded the objectives and goals of BetaX.
Ojeleye said that this became imperative, “particularly at this time, when Africans are taking the advantages and seizing the opportunities in the digital space because of lack of funds and training sessions.”
Testifying at the graduation ceremony, Chukwuemeka Kalu, one of the participants in the Data Analysis Training Programme, attested to the quality of the training received at the BetaX training hub.
Kalu said that on the strength of his competence, he had been able to master the art of Data Management and Analysis.
He testified humorously that even, while still undergoing the training, he has begun to receive opportunities and offers to work with the newly gained knowledge.”
