The University of Lagos, UNILAG, is set to launch its maiden Spring School in Digital Entrepreneurship and Digital Cultures.
Scheduled to hold on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, the event will be chaired the deputy governor of Lagos State, Dr Obafemi Hamzat.
It will feature keynote lecture by Mr. Tim Akano CEO, New Horizons Ltd, and other activities.
The spring school is set to commence on Monday, March 17, 2025 and will run for one week till Saturday, March 22, 2025 with the Faculty of Arts serving as the venue for the workshops and panel discussions.
The director of the Centre for Digital Humanities, and convener, Professor Tunde Ope-Davies, said of the initiative: “We are not just teaching skills for creating digital-based businesses; we are cultivating a mindset of innovation, resilience, and adaptability. Our goal is to empower participants to generate innovative tech-based viable business ideas, enhance their tech-skills, and build successful businesses. We are hoping to also train them in order to become successful future leaders that can drive positive change in their communities and the larger society.”
The landmark initiative marks a significant step in the university’s commitment to fostering innovation, empowering youth, and driving economic growth in the digital age.
It also connects with its quest to continue to redefine the role of knowledge industry in driving tech-based human capital development initiatives and contributing to the socio-economic development and the growth of the digital economy in Nigeria.
The director of the Centre for Digital Humanities, the convener of the event, said that UNILAG would be making another bold statement by first blazing the trail in establishing the first digital humanities centre in Africa, and now setting the new agenda in promoting initiative for job and wealth creation through technology.
Ope-Davies said the new Spring School in digital entrepreneurship would focus on technology-based skills acquisition and human capital development for humanities and social sciences graduates and scholars. He said as an annual event going forward, “we are hoping to train thousands of graduates in the next couple of years thus increasing the pool of potential critical mass of tech-skilled graduates that will positively impact the ecosystem of our digital economy.”
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He added that “In a rapidly evolving global landscape, the Spring School in Digital Entrepreneurship is designed to equip fresh graduates, professionals aspiring entrepreneurs with the essential skills, knowledge, and mindset needed to thrive in the 21st Century tech-driven workplace ecosystem and digital economy.”
“According to the programme, this intensive, immersive programme will provide participants with hands-on training in areas such as: (I) E-commerce & Online Business Development: Building and scaling successful online ventures.
(ii) Data Analytics & Digital Strategy: Leveraging data to make informed business decisions. (iii) Coding & App Development (Introductory): Laying the foundation for digital product creation. (iv) Funding & Investment Strategies: Navigating the financial landscape for startups.”
The Vice Chancellor, Professor Folasade Ogunsola, also spoke: “The launch of our Spring School in Digital Entrepreneurship is a testament to UNILAG’s unwavering dedication to innovation and relevance.
“We recognize the transformative power of digital technology and the urgent need to empower our students and the wider community with the skills to harness its potential. This programme will serve as a catalyst for creating a new generation of digital entrepreneurs, driving economic prosperity and social impact.”
