Phase3 to intensify tech advancement for benefit of local youths
Phase3 Telecom, West Africa’s largest independent fibre optic infrastructure, and telecommunications services provider said it is intensifying efforts in partnership with
the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Region 8 to engender entrepreneurial propensities in Nigerian youths through technology driven, and novel development programmes – on its cross sectional African Student and Young Professional Congress (ASYPC) 2017.
IEEE formed in 1963, and dubbed as the ‘voice’ for engineering, computing, and technology information around the globe is the world’s largest professional,
and technical organization that is dedicated to providing its members as well as affiliates with capacity building opportunities in technological innovation, and excellence for the benefit of humanity.
The international body is universally recognized for its contributions to improving global conditions through effectively deployed IT skills of more than 420,000 members in over 160 countries.
Chief executive officer of Phase3, Stanley Jegede, explained that supporting IEEE Region 8 biennial Africa Student and Young Professional Congress 2017 effectively compliments one of Phase3 corporate social responsibility objectives “to build IT based partnerships that champion the socio-economic transformation of youths in local communities”.
According to Jegede, proudly associating with ASYPC rides on its consistent focus on providing an inspiring hub for students, and young professional members to interact; develop soft skills;
expand their knowledge of emerging technologies; and discuss unique ways to tackle individual organizational, and country challenges.
He remarked that he is particularly thrilled at the huge potential of the congress being the first of its kind in Africa – to churn out more next generation innovators that will transform Africa, and global IT/engineering landscape from 2017 onwards.
IEEE ASYPC Congress chair, Engr. Abdullateef Aliyu, said its 2017 edition is set to gather over 200 participants in a series of specialized workshops, presentations,
and lectures that will stimulate discuss and solutions on tackling economic hardships; dearth of opportunities, and the rising lethargic disposition of students and young professionals.
Thus, he said, equipping participants with the skill set required contributing to the economic development, progress and welfare of African countries by disseminating technological knowledge, and experience through IEEE recognized disciplines.
