Digital Opportunities for Youth Highlighted by ECOWAS Ambassador

Summary:

Ambassador Baba Gana Wakil, the Resident Representative of the ECOWAS Commission in Ghana, has urged the youth to leverage digitalization for their advancement. Speaking at a graduation ceremony for 150 young individuals trained in software engineering, web design, and mobile applications at the University of Ghana Business School, Amb. Wakil emphasized the importance of ICT in today’s world. The training is part of ECOWAS’s digitalization agenda aimed at equipping African youth with skills comparable to their global peers. He encouraged the graduates to make the most of this opportunity, noting the competitive selection process and the potential for these skills to foster self-employment.