By Modupe Gbadeyanka
Africa’s leading edtech platform, GOMYCODE Nigeria, has opened a bigger office space in Lagos at 230 Herbert Macaulay, Alagomeji-Yaba.
Comprising 5 floors, the new GOMYCODE hackerspace has a capacity five times larger than the old one, about 600 students compared with the 120 students the previous hackerspace accommodated.
In a statement, the firm disclosed that the new space is remarkable, with unique colours that stand out from the other buildings around it and can accommodate even more students in a more comfortable environment where they can learn.
GOMYCODE is pushing the limits on students’ experience to the next level with 3 floors of classrooms, each dedicated to teaching. The classrooms are equipped with fibre optics and comfortable equipment for the students’ success.
The new hackerspace has a rest and relaxation room for students to balance learning and leisure time or simply to continue working on their projects. There is also ample parking space in a dedicated garage for students that ensures easier accessibility to the facility.
The second floor of the hackerspace will be occupied by the educational advisors who now have even more facilities to welcome, inform, guide and support the current and future students.
Lastly, a large conference room, with enough seating for 200 people, allows guests to gather for talks and conferences, giving the setting an even greater range.
“This move signals our intentions for and deep commitment to the Nigerian market. Whilst we provide training online through what we call our online ‘hackerspace’, we know from research and our own experience that students prefer in-person classes and what we do is to ensure that these classes take place in the best possible spaces”, says Babatunde Olaifa, General Manager, GOMYCODE Nigeria.
The move from a 3-room training space to a 5-storey centre in the heart of Yaba underscores our commitment to providing quality, relevant and affordable digital skills education to anyone in Nigeria looking to future-proof their careers. This is just the beginning. We are expanding rapidly, and in a few months, we will open hackerspaces in multiple locations in Lagos and Abuja”, adds Olaifa.