Unity Bank is Championing Digital Literacy And Innovation For Youth Empowerment
In alignment with its dedication to fostering youth empowerment and promoting technological innovation, Unity Bank Plc recently organized a significant webinar aimed at examining the impact of digital technology on sustainable development.
The event attracted participants from various sectors across Nigeria, particularly from the Telecommunications, Media, and Technology (TMT) ecosystem, including startups, fintech professionals, and content creators.
The webinar featured two prominent figures from the Nigerian technology sector: Mr. Gbolahan Salami, Senior Vice President of Growth, Product, and Strategy at WakaNow, and Mr. Micheal Ogundare, CEO and Co-founder of Crop2Cash. Both speakers provided valuable insights on how digital technology can be utilized to empower the youth and promote inclusive growth.
In his remarks regarding the International Youth Week webinar, Unity Bank’s Head of Strategy and Innovation, Mr. Ibukun Coker, emphasized that the Bank will continue to prioritize Micro, Small, and Medium-sized enterprises in technology through youth-oriented products, special business grants from initiatives like the Corpreneurship Challenge program, and other financing options.
He stated, “Empowering the youth through digital technology is essential for achieving sustainable development in Nigeria. At Unity Bank, we are devoted to implementing initiatives that close the digital gap and equip young individuals with the necessary skills to succeed in today’s rapidly changing economy. This webinar is part of our continuous efforts to foster a digitally inclusive society, ensuring that our youth are adequately prepared to leverage technology for meaningful change and economic advancement.”
The unity bank sponsored event facilitated direct engagement between participants and speakers, with numerous attendees expressing a revitalized sense of hope regarding their ability to utilize digital technology for both personal growth and societal progress.
Recently, Unity Bank collaborated with SkillPaddy on the “Count Her In” tech Programme, aimed at empowering at least 1,000 women through Software Engineering Training. This initiative for IT skill development and empowerment was designed to address talent supply shortages while enabling individuals to achieve their training objectives and embark on careers within the technology sector. Approximately 40 young girls were granted full sponsorship by the Bank as part of this specialized training initiative, which was developed in conjunction with the celebrations for International Women’s Day 2024.
