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200 young Nigerians selected for seven weeks of practical technology training.
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Eight technology courses to be covered under the programme.
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Initiative marks LearnFactory founder Chibueze Ukaegbu’s 45th birthday.
November 4, (THEWILL) – LearnFactory Foundation has officially flagged off a seven-week technology empowerment programme for 200 young Nigerians as part of activities marking the 45th birthday of its Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Chibueze Ukaegbu.
The programme, which commenced on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at the LearnFactory Centre, No. 42 Aba/Owerri Road, is designed to equip the selected participants with practical technology skills and prepare them for emerging opportunities in the digital economy.
Tagged “200 Youths. A Future in Tech”, the initiative will run for seven weeks and cover eight technology courses, offering beneficiaries an opportunity to acquire relevant skills for personal development, employment and entrepreneurship.
Speaking on the motivation behind the initiative, the foundation described the programme as a way of celebrating Ukaegbu’s 45th birthday through meaningful impact and investment in the next generation.
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The initiative reflects a commitment to extending the benefits of the celebration beyond personal milestones by creating opportunities for young people to develop practical skills and participate more actively in the technology-driven economy.
The official flag-off was held in collaboration with the Ministry of Science and Technology and the Ministry of Arts, Culture and Creative Arts.
With 200 participants selected for the programme, LearnFactory Foundation is positioning the initiative as an investment in youth development, digital capacity building and the future of Nigeria’s technology ecosystem.
The seven-week programme is expected to provide participants with practical learning experiences across eight technology courses, strengthening their capacity to explore opportunities in the digital space.
Janefrances Ebere Chibuzor is a Tourism Writer at THEWILL
