Anambra State Government has entered a partnership with a private Information and Communication Technology (ICT) firm, Decent Job Tech Skills, to facilitate the implementation of ‘Code Anambra’ programme.

The programme is designed to equip Anambra youths with the knowledge, expertise and practical skills in various core and advanced digital skills that include Web Development (Frontend), Web Development (Backend), Cloud Computing, Mobile App Development (CAD), Machine Learning (ML), Game Development (GD), Artificial Intelligence AI), Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), Blockchain Technology, Product Management, Cyber Security, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Product Design, Digital Marketing, Arduino Programming/Internet of Things (IoT), among others.

Special Adviser to the Governor on Innovation and Business Incubation, Ms. Chinwe Okoli, in a statement, yesterday, noted that the partnership reflected the commitment of the Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, towards promoting innovation, technology entrepreneurship and job creation in the state.

Okoli said the partnership is expected to strengthen the comprehensive training opportunity for the participants, resulting in their empowerment with advanced digital skills and opportunities in the global technology industry.

She added: “It is a four-month programme that comprises intensive training, learning and project phases. It is open to both indigenes and residents of Anambra, who possess a certain level of proficiency in using computers. It is a continuous cohort-based programme with options of on-site or online participation.

“By participating in the training, individuals would have the opportunity to enhance their technical skills and embark on a promising career path within the software development industry.”

According to her, upon successful completion of the programme, top performers would have the unique opportunity to be connected with internship placements in reputable tech companies and organisations.

She noted that outstanding participants could also be matched to available jobs through the Anambra Jobs Programme, providing them a direct pathway to contribute to the growth of the local tech ecosystem.

“We are delighted to formally jumpstart the Code Anambra programme in line with the governor’s agenda of raising the Anambra Digital Tribe, who possess advanced digital skills that are competitive at home and abroad. Our programmes at Solution Innovation District (SID) are designed to achieve the governor’s grand vision of making Anambra the digital and creative capital of Nigeria.

“In addition to our business incubation programmes that are focused on raising technology-enabled startups, we recently concluded the training of 20,000 youths in the LevelUp Anambra programme and further empowered top performers with laptops and internship placements,” she added.

On the partnership, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Decent Jobs Tech Skills, Chigozie Ezugwu, stated: “We are honoured to partner Anambra government and SID in launching the transformative Code Anambra Digital Skills Training Programme.

“Providing in-demand digital skills and equipping Anambra youths with digital skills through Code Anambra is a project we are passionate about, and we are delighted to contribute to this digital revolution in the state.”