At the signing ceremony of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Humanity Advancement Innovation Network (HAIN) today, I had the honour of announcing the launch of the iSTEP Program, which is a transformative initiative aimed at empowering youth-driven innovation and accelerating Nigeriaโs economic transformation.
This partnership aligns with His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubuโs Renewed Hope Agenda, particularly in job creation, economic diversification, and inclusive development.
The iSTEP initiative sets bold and transformative objectives, which include:
๐ฏTraining and certifying 10,000 innovators across 200 local government areas within two years. Do watch out for future updates on how to take advantage of this opportunity within your local community.
๐ฏEstablishing 2,500 youth-led enterprises to drive economic growth.
๐ฏDeveloping six Innovation Academies and three iSTECH City Hubs as centres of excellence in technology and innovation.
๐ฏCreating 5,000 new jobs contributing to national efforts to tackle unemployment.
๐ฏEnhancing food security through agricultural and green innovation.
๐ฏPromoting inclusive economic development by fostering innovation-driven enterprises.
This program underscores our collective commitment to leveraging innovation and technology to address pressing challenges in key sectors such as agriculture, energy, and industrial development.
I commend the Humanity Advancement Innovation Network for their unwavering dedication to this cause. Their expertise and partnership bring immense value to our shared vision of transforming Nigeria into a global innovation hub.
To our youth, I urge you to seize this opportunity. The future of our nation depends on your creativity, resilience, and entrepreneurial spirit. This program is designed to equip you with the tools and knowledge to lead Nigeria into a brighter, more prosperous future.
This MoU reaffirms our commitment to fostering a thriving innovation ecosystem and building a stronger, more prosperous Nigeria.
