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THThe digital future of Nigeria isn’t a distant destination; it is a living, breathing project that begins in the lecture halls of our universities today.
As you watch these highlights from the Airtel Africa Foundation Fellowship Induction Ceremony, you aren’t just seeing a gathering, you are witnessing the activation of a long-term commitment to Nigeria’s ICT talent pipeline. While our fellows from UNILAG joined us in person, scholars from six other universities across the country joined virtually to be formally inducted into this transformative journey.
We chose to meet these scholars at the very start of their 100-level year because we believe the most meaningful impact happens when you provide a solid foundation before the first line of code is even written. To ensure their path remains clear of obstacles, each fellow receives:
Financial Support: ₦500,000 annually to cover tuition and living expenses.
Modern Tools: A high-performance laptop and branded learning materials.
A Career Ecosystem: Access to structured mentorship and direct internship pathways.
This isn’t just about the laptops or the funding; it is about the community, the character development, and the professional scaffolding we are building around them. Press play to see the faces of the innovators—now officially inducted—who will be defining our tech landscape for decades to come.
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