The United States government, through its Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, has launched the Federal Capital Territory Adolescents and Young People Technology Incubation Hub to support Nigerian innovators.
This initiative is funded by the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief.
According to a statement released on Wednesday by the US Diplomatic Mission to Nigeria’s Public Affairs Section, the hub aims to equip young people with vital technical skills.
The Mission explained that these skills include robotics, digital marketing, mobile app development, web development, photography, and videography.
Additionally, it offers essential health information, focusing on HIV prevention and sexual health, and supports young people living with HIV to help them adhere to their treatment plans.
At the opening ceremony, which celebrated the first 50 graduates, Deputy Chief of Mission for the US Embassy, David Greene, said, “This tech hub is more than just a learning center; it is a safe space where young people can learn, grow, and develop skills that will serve them for life.”
He added that the project aims to create economic opportunities and nurture future leaders.
The US CDC Nigeria Deputy Director for Partner Management, Cole Gbolahan, who represented the Acting Country Director, explained that the hub helps young people develop personally and economically, giving them skills for the digital economy and beyond.
Through this initiative, the US CDC and its implementing partner, the Institute of Human Virology Nigeria, aim to reduce risks for young people, prevent HIV transmission, and support HIV-positive youth.
This comprehensive approach empowers youth with the knowledge and skills for a healthier, more successful future, the Mission stated.
