In an effort to combat youth unemployment and enhance agricultural output, 95 young people in Kano State have completed a specialized training in digital entrepreneurship, with a focus on artificial intelligence and digital technologies in agriculture.
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The program, organized through a partnership between the London Academy Business School and the AA Zaura Foundation International, was designed to equip participants with modern skills essential for success in the digital economy. At the end of the training, the participants were awarded diploma certificates to mark their achievement.
During the graduation ceremony, Abdulsalam Abdulkarim, founder of the AA Zaura Foundation International, said the initiative was aimed at empowering youths to create their own businesses and establish viable agri-tech ventures. He stressed that by embracing digital solutions, young entrepreneurs can improve productivity, attract investors, and generate employment.
Abdulkarim called on the government to support such initiatives by creating favorable policies and infrastructure that would help young innovators integrate into broader agricultural and technological systems.
Also speaking at the event, Dr. Abdullahi Usman, Country Director of the London Academy Business School, said the program represents a forward-thinking approach to entrepreneurship training. He noted that digital literacy is becoming indispensable in today’s economic landscape.
Dr. Usman expressed appreciation to the Federal Ministry of Education and the National Board for Technical Education for their support. He added that the diploma earned by participants is not only recognized in Nigeria but also accepted in the United Kingdom, giving beneficiaries access to further academic and professional opportunities.
