The Kwarabuilders has trained 1,500 youths from across the north central states on fostering technological self-reliance and economic empowerment.
At the event, the Kwara State commissioner for Business, Innovation, and Technology, Mrs Damilola Yusuf-Adelodun restated the commitment of the state government to supporting tech startups and entrepreneurs in building a robust tech ecosystem.
She said the state government has deeply invested in youth development and technological advancement.
She noted that the Kwarabuild Tech Conference provided startups with an opportunity to network and grow their businesses.
The managing director of the Ilorin Innovation Hub, Temi Kolawole, lauded Kwarabuild for organising what he described as the largest youth-focused tech gathering in the state.
Panel discussions featured experts such as Engineer Taofik Abdulkareem of Plat Technology Limited, Temi Kolawole of the Ilorin Innovation Hub, and Yahyah Olushola Gegele of Premium Blue Economy Innovation and Investment Limited, where they enlightened participants on exploring opportunities in technology, agriculture, and commerce.
Earlier, Kwarabuild co-founder, Ibraheem Zulkifli, had said that approximately 1,500 youths from the north central states and beyond participated in the two-day pre-conference workshop.
He said that the training was aimed at fostering technological self-reliance and economic empowerment.
“Our goal is to uncover hidden talents among these participants and equip them with the tools to achieve self-dependence,” Zulkifli stated.
