From Fred Ezeh, Abuja
An Edutech Start-up, Academy Of Digital Skills Academy (AoDSA), has announced plans that would, expectedly, revolutionize Information Technology (IT) education in Nigeria.
The firm said its new personalized learning platform will signal a major shakeup in IT learning landscape in Nigeria, promising to unlock new educational opportunities as it concerns digital skills for Nigerians.
A statement from the firm indicated that the personalized learning platform will feature interactive learning modules, live online tutoring sessions, and other exciting features, to keep students engaged, and enable learners move to different educational cadres, offering a diverse range of courses and skill-building programs.
Divine Ifeonyemetalu, Digital Lead of the Company, in the statement noted that Nigeria’s young and vibrant population deserves improved access to the best educational technology available, hence the determination of the company to bridge the gap between traditional education, and the needs of 21st-century learners, thus offering personalized learning pathways and fostering a love for lifelong learning.
“This comes at a crucial time when the country grapples with a growing unemployed population, and an educational system struggling to keep pace. Over 70 per cent of today’s graduates are unemployable because of the dynamic nature of today’s work and the skills needed.
“However, the country also boasts of an expanding tech sector, and a rapidly increasing internet penetration rate, thus creating fertile ground for Edutech solutions. The Academy Of Digital Skills will leverage this potentials by partnering local schools, NGOs, and government agencies to make the platform accessible.”
Similarly, the International Liaison Officer of the firm, Prof. Luiz Olivia, said, “we recognize the unique challenges and opportunities in the Nigerian Edutech sector. But we are committed to working to groom Nigerians desiring tech skills to ensure its effectiveness in improving learning outcomes for all.”
Prof. Olivia promised that the firms, through its several engagements, will revolutionize the way digital skills is delivered in Nigeria, and also equip Nigerian youths with the skills they need to thrive in the 21st century technology-driven world.
“This marks a significant milestone in Nigeria’s education landscape. Whether the platform proves to be the ultimate solution remains to be seen, but its arrival undoubtedly injects a dose of innovation and optimism into a sector desperate for transformation,” Prof. Olivia added.