This unique initiative opens opportunities for young Africans to pursue degrees at globally renowned partner institutions, empowering participants with the tools and networks to succeed.

To bolster awareness for this new innovative programme and build trust among key stakeholders, the tech accelerator hosted an insightful and engaging Parents Forum in Lagos.

The forum provided an interactive platform to showcase the programme’s offerings, including access to peer communities, professional network events, mentorship, and personalized guidance for applications to partner universities.

The event featured testimonials from current participants and a live session with a representative from the African Leadership University (ALU), one of the programme’s esteemed partners.

Speaking at the event, Ruby Igwe, country general manager for ALX in Nigeria, said,

“The ALX Pathway Programme is designed to bridge the gap between young Africans’ aspirations and global opportunities. By equipping participants with critical resources and networks, we aim to empower the next generation of leaders who will shape Africa’s future on the global stage.”

Through this forum, we aim to demonstrate our commitment to empowering the next generation of global leaders from Africa.”

Highlighting the importance of parental involvement, Seun Babajide-Duroshola, country growth manager for ALX Nigeria, added,

“Parents are essential partners in their children’s journeys. This forum allowed us to engage with them directly, address their questions, and showcase how ALX Pathway provides transformative opportunities. Together, we are building a strong foundation of support for participants as they embark on this life-changing journey.”

The forum also included an open Q&A session, allowing parents and media representatives to gain clarity on the programme’s application process, engagement structure, and overall impact.

This transparent approach reinforced ALX’s commitment to creating meaningful opportunities for Africa’s youth while fostering trust among stakeholders.

This was announced during a press conference in Lagos, today.

The partnership aims to provide young Nigerians with the skills and knowledge they need to thrive in the tech industry, which is playing an increasingly important role in the country’s economic development.

Ruby Igwe, Country General Manager for ALX Nigeria, highlighted the importance of the partnership: “Our mission is to ensure that millions of young talents across the continent find opportunities for expression, employment, and entrepreneurship. We have found that there is a deficit of young people across the country experiencing a youth bulge, at least over half of our Nigerian population is between 18 to 35. And that number is increasing.”

ALX Nigeria’s partnership with LSETF is playing a huge role in supporting aspiring entrepreneurs and tech enthusiasts in Lagos State. 

The LSETF and NBA will play a key role in promoting the ALX programs to their members and constituents. 

Ufuoma Emonena, Funding and Partnerships Officer at LSETF, said: “The focus of our partnership is to leverage ALX’s expertise and resources to provide aspiring entrepreneurs in Lagos states with the tools and knowledge they need to succeed in their career journey, navigate the dynamic digital landscape.”

Tobenna Erijokwe, Member of the National Executive Committee of the NBA, stressed the need for lawyers to adapt to technological advancements and remain competitive. 

“We are hopeful that this entire exercise in the training of our members will lead to greater efficiencies in the work that we do, will lead to greater knowledge in the law and tech space, and then technology, generally,” he said.

“We’re very excited about the opportunities that these training programs afford members of the Nigerian Bar Association.”

Seun Babajide-Duroshola, Country Growth Marketing Manager for ALX, noted the lifelong learning and community engagement approach taken by ALX, “We do a lot of fellowship, job readiness, and support for entrepreneurship,” she said.

“We have a very rigorous curriculum, and our programs are actually very hard. We take pride in that, because we want to make sure that when people are finishing our program, they come up with so much quality and are able to make a difference in the workplace, or in their entrepreneurship journey as well.”

ALX’s programs cover a wide range of tech-related fields, including artificial intelligence, software engineering, data analytics, salesforce administration and cloud computing. 

With over 120,000 fellows across the country, ALX continues to expand its reach and impact, empowering individuals to pursue careers in technology and entrepreneurship.

To be eligible for the ALX programs, you must be between the ages of 18 and 34, be an African citizen living in Africa, and have a laptop or access to a laptop.