Adebutu Launches Tech Training Initiative for Ogun Youth

Adejoke Adeleye

In a strategic move to combat unemployment and bridge the digital divide, Hon. Oladipupo Adebutu has launched a comprehensive technical empowerment programme aimed at equipping thousands of youths across the 20 local governments in Ogun State with high-demand digital skills.

The initiative, tagged the “Lado Special Empowerment Programme,” focuses on web design, artificial intelligence (AI), forex trading, and digital marketing. It is designed to transition young people from job seekers to job creators in the rapidly evolving global tech economy.

The training coordinator, Mr. Fadahunsi Afolabi Oluwaseyi, while speaking with journalists, noted that the programme comes at a time when traditional employment sectors are facing challenges and the gig economy is experiencing unprecedented growth.

He emphasized that the goal is to provide a future-proof toolkit for the youth of Ogun State and to ensure that every young person becomes technology-oriented.

He explained that the web development component teaches participants how to build and maintain professional websites for businesses and organizations. The artificial intelligence (AI) segment focuses on how to leverage AI tools for productivity, automation, and data analysis. The UI/UX design module emphasizes creating intuitive and functional digital products, while the forex mentorship programme teaches participants how to navigate global platforms such as Upwork and Fiverr to earn foreign exchange.

Afolabi also noted that the training is not politically motivated but aimed at ensuring that every youth is meaningfully engaged and productive.

He further maintained that Hon. Adebutu believes that giving fish is no longer enough; rather, youths must be taught how to fish in the digital ocean.

“The world is no longer talking about the future; the future is here,” a spokesperson stated.
“By mastering AI and web design, our youth in Ogun State can sit in their rooms in Abeokuta or Sagamu and work for companies in London, New York, or Tokyo. This is about economic liberation.”

Some participants expressed immense gratitude for the opportunity, noting that the high cost of professional tech bootcamps often makes such skills inaccessible to the average Nigerian youth.