1,000 students have been trained on website development, graphics design, content creation and editing by a Youth and Community Development Advocate, Tioluwalogo Olakunbi-Black, in Boluwaduro and Boripe Constituency, Osun State, AMILOADED reports.
Students from four different polytechnics in Osun State: Igbajo Polytechnic, Osun State Polytechnic Iree, Imesi Polytechnic and Esaoke Polytechnic, gathered in their large numbers to grace the Campus Tech Fest event.
Techtrybe Africa, a company that is transforming African based businesses and organizations with technology, alongside Tioluwalogo Foundation, had organized a Campus tech festival in the host school, Igbajo polytechnic Osun state.
Originally, the program was geared towards gathering young and vibrant tech enthusiasts to learn, network and connect and had in attendance lecturers, students, and tech enthusiasts.
The maiden edition held at the prestigious University of Lagos, Akoka in 2019 was replicated at Igbajo Polytechnic, Osun State as over 1,000 students from the various Polytechnics gathered to learn, network and connect.
From website development, graphics design, content creation and editing, students were exposed to the possibilities and opportunities in the tech industry.
The two-day event program which featured tech discussions from industry experts, music, food and drinks, kick-started with a training on digital skills.
Students were present on the second day as they experienced a fusion of tech conversations and some dose of entertainment with raffle draws, giveaways and talent hunt featuring on the program.
While speaking at the event, the lead organizer, Youth and community development advocate, Tioluwalogo Olakunbi-Black, noted the importance of having a digital skill in a rapidly changing world of work.
“Training over 1000 youth in Boluwaduro and Boripe constituency remains a viable investment for our state and the country at large,” the Osun State House of Assembly aspirant further stated.
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