Tech institute Aptech Nigeria, in partnership with Middlesex University, awarded ₦701 million in tech and creative sector scholarships to over 200 young professionals. The scholarships are designed to support the development of skills in the tech and creative sectors.
The investment in scholarships is a positive development for Nigeria’s tech and creative sectors. The scholarships will provide young professionals with the opportunity to gain skills and qualifications that will enhance their careers. The partnership between Aptech and Middlesex University is a model for international collaboration in education.
The winners: the scholarship recipients, who will gain valuable skills; and the Nigerian tech and creative sectors, which will benefit from a skilled workforce. The losers: those who are not selected; and the Nigerian government, which must support the development of skills.
Bottom Line: ₦701 million in tech scholarships has been awarded. The next generation of tech leaders is being trained. The question is whether they will stay in Nigeria or seek opportunities abroad.