Global Cluster has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that youths are digitally inclined through its SparkHub programmes, targeting about 100 million Nigerians.
Speaking at the mega launch of the 37 million digital literacy and SparkHubs initiative, Global Cluster President, Dr. Adekunle Azeez Badmus, described the project as a unique movement to reshape Nigeria and position Africa for global competitiveness.
He said the organisation is working towards achieving one billion digitally literate people across Africa, with Nigeria expected to account for 37 million beneficiaries, approximately one million people per state starting with Lagos.
According to him, digital knowledge must now start early. He noted that children as young as six years old, under parental supervision, should be guided on responsible and productive digital engagement.
Badmus explained that the SparkHubs, a digital community platform designed to combine social interaction with knowledge sharing, entrepreneurship and professional networking, will allow users to learn, connect, earn and build communities. He said the platform will promote inclusivity, moral values and a sense of belonging regardless of socio-economic background.
He added that the programme aims to reach at least 100 million Nigerians within the next five years. He expressed confidence that a developed Nigeria is achievable through collective action and continuous learning.
Badmus also disclosed that Global Clusters, in partnership with organisations in the United States, plans to distribute free educational books, including creative thinking materials, to millions of Nigerians.
Outlining the organisation’s weekly engagement schedule, he said Mondays will focus on critical and creative thinking development, while Tuesdays will centre on empathy, compassion and values in nation building.
He said Wednesdays will promote kindness and environmental responsibility, while Thursdays will focus on agriculture, real estate, export opportunities and business networking. Saturdays will address security awareness and knowledge sharing, while Sundays will focus on community and people-to-people engagement.
Renowned Mind Surgery expert and CEO of Mastermind Specialist, Dr. Michelle Bacote-Ukoh, called on Nigerians and Africans to embrace their identity, invest locally and reject negative narratives about the continent. She described Nigerians as resource-rich and capable of driving national growth, urging citizens abroad to return home.
President and Chief Executive Officer of Amos International Consultancy Services, Dr. Amos Fayem, urged Nigerian youths to prepare for what he described as a “new world” driven by digital innovation and relevance.
