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Ijesha Digital Hub Celebrates Job Placements for 17 Graduates from Inaugural Training Program

Graduates 48 in cohort 1

by Staff Writer
July 15, 2024
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L-r: Dr. Cornelius Adewale; Dr. Wale Alonge; Elegboro of ijebu-jesa Oba Moses Oluwafemi Agunsoye; Prof David Olowokere; Prince Abimbola Olashore presenting a special award to Sir Demola Aladekomo(the keynote speaker); Asiwaju Olayinka Fasuyi; Lateef Bakare; Chief (Mrs) Dupe Ajayi-Gbadebo; Owaloko of Iloko Ijesa Oba Olusayo Ogungbangbe, Honorable Shola Ogungbile, the Osun State Commissioner for Finance, and Dr. Babatunde Ojo, at Ijesha Digital Hub graduation ceremony held on July 8, 2024.

L-r: Dr. Cornelius Adewale; Dr. Wale Alonge; Elegboro of ijebu-jesa Oba Moses Oluwafemi Agunsoye; Prof David Olowokere; Prince Abimbola Olashore presenting a special award to Sir Demola Aladekomo(the keynote speaker); Asiwaju Olayinka Fasuyi; Lateef Bakare; Chief (Mrs) Dupe Ajayi-Gbadebo; Owaloko of Iloko Ijesa Oba Olusayo Ogungbangbe, Honorable Shola Ogungbile, the Osun State Commissioner for Finance, and Dr. Babatunde Ojo, at Ijesha Digital Hub graduation ceremony held on July 8, 2024.

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The Ijesha Digital Hub has announced that 17 graduates from its first cohort are to receive job offers following their successful completion of the training program.

This significant milestone was announced to the ecstatic graduates and the huge crowd that had gathered to witness the historic event by the Keynote speaker and member of the Board of Trustees of Ijesa Global Alliance for Development (IGAD), esteemed industry leader Sir Aladekomo, chairman of SmartCity Resorts Plc and founder of Chams Plc..

The graduation ceremony celebrated the achievements of 48 trainees who completed intensive training in various digital disciplines: 10 in UI/UX Design, 23 in Cybersecurity, and 15 in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning.

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Some of the Ijesha Digital Hub cohort 1 graduants flanked by dignitaries at the ceremony

These graduates are now equipped with cutting-edge skills and knowledge and recognized professional certificates in their respective digital domains ready to embark on their professional journeys.

In a press statement, Dr. Cornelius Adewale, executive director of Ijesha Global Alliance for Development (IGAD), remarked,

“The immediate job opportunities for our trainees are a testament to the hub’s commitment to providing skills development training today so that participants can build tomorrow. We are proud of the engagement framework, training delivery, monitoring mechanism, and effective assessment we have developed. This initiative has the potential to transform Nigeria into a digital economy powerhouse.”

Prince Abimbola Olashore, chairman of IGAD, added,

“The success of the first cohort of Ijesha Digital Hub underscores the significant role that targeted training programs play in addressing the skills gap in the Nigerian tech industry. The job placements of these graduates not only validate the quality of the training provided but also highlight the growing demand for skilled professionals in UI/UX Design, Cybersecurity, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning.”

Dr. Adewale Alonge, vice president of IGAD, also emphasized the broader impact of this achievement, stating,

“This milestone demonstrates the effectiveness of our comprehensive training approach and the dedication of our trainees. By equipping them with relevant skills, we are not only empowering individuals but also contributing to the overall growth and development of the tech sector in Nigeria.”

Dr. Alonge noted that the achievement of the mission of the Hub would not have been possible without the dedication, commitment and leadership of the domain leaders, Dr: Adewale Obadare, Chief Visionary Officer, Digital Encode, for Cybersecurity, assisted by Mr. Tunji Igbalajobi, Mr. Ebenezer Ajayi (AI/ Machine Learning), Mr. Femi Bakare (UI/UX Design) and their team of mentors and instructors.

The event was chaired by Asiwaju Yinka Fasuyi, the esteemed Asiwaju of Ijeshaland, who delivered remarks celebrating the achievements of the graduates and the impact of the Innovation Hub on the local community and beyond.

The 48 graduates have achieved a minimum of one professional certificate (some have two or more) in their digital specialization and are poised for leadership position in the digital transformation of the Nigerian economy.

The Ijesha Digital Hub remains committed to its mission of fostering digital entrepreneurship incubation and acceleration and technological advancement, ensuring that more young Nigerians are prepared to thrive in the rapidly evolving digital landscape.

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L-r: Lateef Bakare, Prince Abimbola Olashore presenting special award to Mr: Femi Bakare, Domain leader and mentor for UI/UX Design

One of the highlights of the historic event was the announcement of the launching soon of a 100 million Naira digital infrastructure fund for the “1000 Digital Workforce in 24 months” project, by US based world-renowned Engineering Professor Olu Olowokere.

Dr. Babatunde Ojo, IGAD’s secretary and clinical medical director based in North Carolina, USA presented special awards to the six top graduates from the graduating class.

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