Mallam Bala Idrisu, the Managing Director of Renaissance Logistics and Supplies Limited, in partnership with Wootlab Foundation and in conjunction with Microsoft has concluded arrangements to train and empower 10,000 Nigerians.
The implementing partner, Wootlab Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation that aims to address inequalities for underrepresented and marginalised children and youths by providing opportunities that foster economic growth and financial freedom through digital literacy interventions.
The intensive digital skills training under the Learn Entrepreneurship and Applicable Digital Skills (LEADS) initiative comprises intensive two-week trainer-led classes in highly sought-after digital skills to support their entry into the tech industry and attract opportunities for sustainable livelihoods.
Speaking with Newsmen in Lokoja, Mallam Bala stated that out of the 10,000 beneficiaries to be trained, 5,000 will be selected from Kogi West local government.
The remaining 5,000 people who will receive training and empowerment, he added, will be distributed as follows: 2000 will come from Nasarawa State, 500 from Bayelsa, 500 from Lagos, 500 from Delta State, 500 from Kaduna State, and 1000 from Kano State.
According to the Managing Director of Renaissance Logistics and Supplies Limited, registration for the training and empowerment will begin on Monday, 12th of December, 2022, while the actual training will commence in January 2023.
He said that, in addition to the physical training in Lokoja for individuals from Kogi West, there would also be virtual training, with participants receiving incentives like computers, Android phones, and data to learn.
At the end of the training, the best trainee would receive a laptop, while the two runners-up would receive Android phones.
Mallam Bala explained that the training will be in the chosen areas of the participants. He expressed optimism that at the end of the training, the trainees will be self reliant and gainfully employed.
To register, click on the following link: http://bit.ly/wootlableads3
Middle-Belt Times 