The Ibadan Digital Academy (IDA) has taken its digital skills advocacy to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Oyo State Orientation Camp in Iseyin, where it introduced corps members to cutting-edge technology training and emerging career opportunities in the digital economy.

Led by its Chief Executive Officer, Peter Ojo, the IDA team was received by the NYSC State Coordinator, Mr. Kayode Ola Peters, alongside the Head of Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED), Mrs. Janet Okolie.

The visit formed part of ongoing efforts to expose corps members to relevant skills that can enhance their employability beyond the service year.

Addressing the gathering, Mr. Peters underscored the importance of capacity building, particularly in digital and technical skills, describing such initiatives as vital to preparing young Nigerians for the realities of a rapidly evolving global job market.

He hailed IDA for supporting the NYSC mandate of youth empowerment through skills development.

During the engagement, IDA introduced the NextGen Programme, a flagship initiative under the federal government’s 3 Million Technical Talents (3MTT) project, supported by Airtel Nigeria.

The programme is designed to equip Nigerian youths with high-demand, globally competitive skills in areas such as artificial intelligence, software development, cybersecurity, data science, UI/UX design, cloud computing, and related fields.

Speaking to the corps members, Ojo encouraged them to take advantage of the free training opportunity, stressing the need for deliberate preparation in a knowledge-driven economy.

“Success does not come by wish, but by preparation and learning. This initiative opens doors for corps members to thrive in the digital economy,” he said.

The presentation was met with enthusiasm from corps members, many of whom expressed strong interest in the training opportunities, internships, and professional certifications available through the programme.

The visit highlights the growing collaboration between public institutions and private sector stakeholders to empower Nigerian youths with practical digital skills, helping to bridge the gap between formal education and employability in the 21st century.