Professor Isa Pantami Foundation has graduated about 250 citizens in Gombe State from all eleven local government areas as Batch 3 participants in Smartphone Repair, Artificial Intelligence Training and Cybersecurity Training. The initiative also included mentorship programs aimed at preparing young people for self-reliance.
The training was free and fully sponsored by Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, CON (Majidadin Daular Usmaniyya). According to the Foundation, the vision is to build a generation of job creators rather than job seekers. “Our goal is to empower young Nigerians with digital and technical skills that can make them independent and productive,” the organizers stated.
As part of the empowerment, all participants were provided start-up tools to begin their own workshops along with certificates. The graduation ceremony was held on Monday, 6th October 2025, at Al-Waalidayn Charitable Foundation Headquarters, Pantami, Gombe.
The program is designed to run in batches across the country, with Bauchi expected to host the next round. Organizers confirmed that the selection process is based on merit through an online portal opened before each batch. This ensures that opportunities reach motivated youth across Nigeria.
The Foundation emphasized that such digital skills in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and smartphone repair can drive employment growth and support innovation.