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Unity Bank Supporting Youths To Thrive In Digital Economy
Unity Bank Plc is deepening intervention in critical sectors, supporting Nigerian youths to thrive in the digital economy for example
This came by way of a high-impact webinar to help youths explore the role of digital technology in sustainable development.
Financial technology (FINTECH) experts, stakeholders from Telecommunications, Media and Technology, (TMT) ecosystem including start-ups, content creators amongst others were on hand to facilitate the sessions
Two Nigerian technology industry leaders, Mr. Gbolahan Salami, Senior Vice President, Growth, Product, and Strategy at WakaNow, and Mr. Micheal Ogundare, CEO and Co-founder of Crop2Cash, shared insightful perspectives on leveraging digital technology to empower the next generation and foster inclusive growth.
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Commenting on the International Youth Week webinar, Unity Bank’s Head of Strategy and Innovation, Mr. Ibukun Coker, said that through youth-friendly products, special business grants from the Bank’s youth-focused initiatives such as the Corpreneurship Challenge programme as well as other financing packages, the Bank will continue to accord priority to Micro, Small and Medium-sized businesses in technology.
He added: “Empowering the youth through digital technology is key to unlocking sustainable development in Nigeria.
“At Unity Bank, we are committed to driving initiatives that bridge the digital divide and equip young people with the skills needed to thrive in today’s fast-evolving economy.
“This webinar is part of our ongoing effort to support the growth of a digitally inclusive society, ensuring that our youth are well-positioned to harness technology for positive change and economic progress.”
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The event provided an opportunity for participants to interact directly with the speakers, with many expressing renewed optimism about their potential to leverage digital technology for personal and societal advancement.
Still in line with helping Nigerians thrive in the digital economy, The Eagle reports that Unity Bank recently partnered with SkillPaddy in its “Count Her In” tech Programme focused on empowering no fewer than 1,000 female beneficiaries in Software Engineering Training.
The IT skill development and empowerment initiative was intended to bridge talent supply gaps while providing individuals with the opportunity to meet their training goals and launch careers in the tech industry.
About 40 young girls received full sponsorship from the Bank in the special training initiative, which was conceived as part of activities to commemorate this year’s International Women’s Day 2024.