YABATECH's Adekunle Adams Advocates Digital Skills for Youth

Adekunle Adams, the acting Director of the Centre for Information Communication and Public Relations (CICPR) at Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH), urged Nigerian youths to acquire relevant digital and technical skills during the Catalyst Shift 1.0 event at the Yusuf Grillo Auditorium. Speaking on the theme ‘Empowering the Next Generation to Evolve, Lead and Impact’, Adams emphasized that young Nigerians should focus on creating value and solving problems rather than merely seeking employment.

He highlighted the necessity of continuous learning in light of technological advancements and changing workplace demands. Adams stated that while degrees and certificates are important, they should not mark the end of a young person's learning journey.

He encouraged youths to develop an entrepreneurial mindset by asking what problems they can solve and what value they can create. Adams also discussed YABATECH's empowerment initiatives, including entrepreneurship programs and digital training, aimed at equipping students to create opportunities rather than just seek employment.