Tech Hub Empowers, Inducts 1,000 Enthusiasts 

The Managing Director, of Ingryd Scholarship Programme, Khadijat Abdulkadir, says  the induction of the first  cohort  of 1,000 participants in Lagos of the firm was  aimed at tackling the tech. talent shortage in Africa.
Making this known recently at a function of the tech company in Lagos, Abdulkadir said  the firm strives to tackle the tech. shortage in Africa with the goal of training 4,000 tech. professionals annually.
“The Ingryd Scholarship Programme aligns with the academy’s mission to empower individuals with vital technical skills.Contrary to popular belief, there are jobs available, but the problem is that there are not enough people qualified for those jobs. Ingryd is training people to perform in those jobs”, she said.
According  to her, in partnership with Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF), the programme offers full scholarships to passionate tech. enthusiasts in Lagos, Nigeria.
Abdulkadir noted that the selection was based on the scholarshs  tech. passion and test scores, adding that scholars would  receive hands-on learning, career coaching, and job placement support.
She further explained that the induction ceremony marked the beginning of a transformative journey for the selected candidates.
The Managing Director said over the next three months, the individuals would undergo rigorous training and mentorship, equipping them with the necessary knowledge and skills to excel in the ever-evolving tech industry.
Abdulkadir noted that this came barely a month after the strategic partnership with LSETF was announced.
According to her, the training for the inaugural cohort started virtually at the Ingryd Academy’s Lagos hubs on October.
She said  participants would  receive training in strategic and in demand niche technical skills like Java, Linux, Cybersecurity, and Data Science.