The need for digital skills has never been greater in the dynamic world of the professional workplace.
At the recent DigifyPro Africa brainstorming session, “Industry 4.0 Unleashed: Technologies, Opportunities, and Skills,” held at the Sheraton Hotel in Ikeja, Lagos, this requirement was highlighted.
All of the experts stressed how important it is to provide Nigerian graduates with the necessary digital skills to guarantee their success in the modern workforce.
Ever wondered how tapping into digital skills can shape the destiny of Nigerian graduates? Let’s find out.
The Digital Necessity
Florence Olumodimu, the DigifyAfrica Country and Program Director for Nigeria, stated that, given the rapid improvements in technology, it is essential that Nigerian graduates possess fundamental digital skills.
She clarified that the Digifyng program, which was started four years ago, intends to provide skilled Digify Pro graduates with cutting-edge abilities in the marketing communications industry.
Olumodimu underscored the value of social media marketing and management skills in the quickly changing marketing and communication field, stressing the necessity of continuous adjustment.
Empowerment Through Knowledge of Digital Marketing
Digify Africa’s main goal is to lower youth unemployment by teaching skills that are highly sought after in the digital industry.
Olumodimu believes that their classes have successfully equipped recent Nigerian graduates with various digital marketing skills.
The intention is to empower individuals not just to find work but also to build long-term, sustainable livelihoods in a world where the needs of the professional world are constantly being shaped by technology.
Tech Skills: A Need for Achievement
Tech skills are essential for graduates in Nigeria, as highlighted by Bidemi Ladipo, Head of Portfolio Management (Solutions) at Airtel Nigeria, during the panel discussion.
He made the point that graduates must strategically position themselves to take advantage of the extensive selection of opportunities presented by the tech industry’s rapid growth.
In an age where technology is changing every industry, getting the right skills is now essential for success in the workplace.
The Digital Economy’s Wealth
Director of Content at Moniepoint Inc. Obinna Okerekeocha elaborated on the vast opportunities present in the digital economy.
He emphasized the possibility for anyone to make money by producing original, high-quality material.
Okerekeocha’s viewpoint is consistent with the event’s main topic, which highlights the importance of digital skills in improving employability and opening doors for entrepreneurship and wealth creation in the huge field of the digital economy.
Freeing Digital Capabilities for Modern Workplace Success
The connection between releasing graduates’ digital abilities and equipping them for success in the modern workforce becomes clear when we consider the ideas discussed at the DigifyPro Africa brainstorming session.
The ever-changing digital world brings with it both possibilities and problems.
Giving graduates the tools they need to succeed in the ever-changing world is similar to giving them power.
Empowering Nigerian Graduates
To sum up, to establish a supportive atmosphere for the growth and acquisition of digital skills, educational institutions, business leaders, and the government must work together immediately.
Digifyng is an excellent example of an initiative that actively contributes to eliminating young unemployment and promoting sustainable livelihoods in the digital economy.
Nigeria can guarantee employment for its graduates and promote innovation and expansion in the global digital arena by prioritizing digital skills.
