Nigeria Powers Youth Empowerment with Free Digital Technician Training in Ogun State

The Ogun State Government, through its Public-Private Partnership (PPP) initiative, has celebrated the graduation of the first cohort of trainees from its free CyberSquad Digital Technician Training Programme, held at the Ogun TechHub, Abeokuta. The program, organized in collaboration with Cybervilla, aims to equip young people with practical skills in hardware maintenance, equipment configuration, and digital device troubleshooting — strengthening the state’s digital economy and youth empowerment drive.

The convocation marked a major milestone in the state’s ongoing commitment to youth capacity building and the promotion of a technology-driven workforce. The graduating trainees, who completed three months of intensive training, are now certified digital technicians capable of providing technical support services, repairing and configuring electronic equipment, and contributing to Nigeria’s expanding digital ecosystem.

Speaking at the event, the Chief Executive Officer of Cybervilla, Mr. Ifeanyi Adirika, commended the Ogun State Government for its visionary partnership model under the leadership of Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun. He noted that the PPP framework has created tangible opportunities for young people to gain free access to technical education and practical experience. Adirika encouraged more interested youths to register for the next training cohort through the provided link, emphasizing that the program’s success reflects a genuine public-private collaboration in advancing digital inclusion.

The Special Adviser to the Governor on ICT, Mr. Dayo Abiodun, also lauded the initiative, describing it as a transformative program that breaks barriers for aspiring technology professionals. He highlighted that the training modules were designed to ensure that anyone with interest and determination could acquire relevant digital skills and secure gainful employment. He further reaffirmed the state’s commitment to deepening youth-focused development programs through strategic partnerships that strengthen Ogun’s digital and vocational ecosystems.

In his goodwill message, the Ogun State Head of Service, Mr. Kehinde Onasanya, represented by Mrs. Olatundun Adekunte, Director of Standard Regulations, Planning, and Research at the Bureau of Information Technology (BIT), congratulated the graduates for seizing the opportunity. He underscored the importance of creating awareness about the program to help reduce youth unemployment and expand participation in the state’s tech-driven economy.

Representing the voice of the graduates, Mr. Timilehin Ajisebutu expressed appreciation to both the Ogun State Government and Cybervilla for the opportunity to gain valuable digital skills. He pledged, on behalf of the other beneficiaries, to apply their knowledge effectively and contribute to building a more innovative and technologically empowered Ogun State.

The CyberSquad Training Programme forms part of the Ogun State Government’s broader digital transformation agenda, led by Governor Dapo Abiodun, which seeks to position the state as a leading technology and innovation hub in Nigeria. With the successful completion of the first cohort, applications are now open for the second phase of the training, offering another chance for aspiring young technicians to participate in the state’s growing digital revolution.