The Executive Director of BetaX Digital Literacy for Sustainable Development Initiative, Oludayo Olusoga, said the initiative will empower African youths, alleviate poverty, solve hunger problems, and reduce unemployment on 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 graduates.
According to him, the initiative aims to empower African youths, alleviate poverty, solve hunger problems, and reduce unemployment.
“BetaX is a tech non-profit foundation tackling unemployment and poor digital adoption in Africa.
“It equips 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 1000 applications in registration for the digital skills programme at different times.
“The applications were subjected to stringent measures and standards, leading to the selection of 150 who were taken in for the Digital Skills for Entrepreneurs that has just been recently concluded,” he said.
Olusoga noted that in August, BetaX hosted free webinar training with seasoned facilitators like Sam Harvard, highlighting the importance of digital entrepreneurship.
“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 leveraging digital networking and connecting with potential opportunities.
“The attendees also had an opportunity to participate and benefit from the Curriculum Vitae workshop segment of the training.
“The training included graduates of higher institutions, youth corps members, job 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),” he said.
Also, Olumide Ojeleye, an International Brand and Performing Coach based in Atlanta, Georgia, lauded BetaX’s objectives and goals.
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”.
Chukwuemeka Kalu, a participant in the Data Analysis Training Programme, testified at the graduation ceremony about the quality of the training received at the BetaX training hub.
Kalu said that he had mastered the art of data management and analysis because of his competence.
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.”
