By Modupe Gbadeyanka
Not less than 50,800 owners of small and midsize businesses (SMBs) in 20 states across Nigeria have been trained by tech giant, Facebook, through the NG-Hub since it launched the programme in the country in 2018.
Exactly a year, Facebook opened the doors of NG_Hub in Lagos, further cementing its ambitions to train users across Nigeria in digital skills.
During the year, the social networking platform, as part of its ongoing commitment and investment in growing the start-up ecosystem, partnered with CcHub for the NG_Hub, a multi-faceted space which connects and bring together developers, start-up’s and the wider community to collaborate, learn and exchange ideas.
With a number of expert training and events with partners across Nigeria, undertaking in the hub and externally, the aim is to equip individuals and businesses to grow.
According to Facebook, over the past year, it has also delivered 526 events with over 11,490 attendees at NG_Hub, including programmes such as AR/VR meetups, FbStart Accelerator Programme, Facebook Community Leaders Community meetings (CLCs), Developer Circle gatherings etc.
It further directly supported businesses in 11 different industries from agriculture, through to catering, education and fashion.
Speaking of its one year anniversary, Adaora Ikenze, Head of Public Policy, West and Central Africa, said: “I’m proud of the incredible impact that NG_Hub has had in its first year, and continues to have on the lives of young Nigerians.
“We remain committed in deepening our engagement, increasing skills development and supporting the next set of innovators, tech entrepreneurs, start-ups, in our collective bid to change the face of technology and grow the economy.”
Commenting on the partnership Bosun Tijani, Founder/CEO of CcHub, added: “We’re glad about the tremendous impact Facebook’s investment in NG_HUB has had in such a short period and the ecosystem is already seeing the fruits of this commitment.
“We’re committed to working with Facebook to position NG_HUB as a major platform that drives smart application of technology innovation for economic prosperity across the region and beyond.”
