~ Skill Africa Founder, Daud Abiola, Commends Gov. AbdulRazaq’s Investments in Human Capital Development and Tech Infrastructure.
The Senior Special Assistant to the Kwara State Governor on Digital Innovations, Hon. Kayode Ishola, delivered a goodwill message on Thursday, September 24, 2026, marking the official launch of a free 8-week Digital Skill Bootcamp organized by Skill Africa at Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin.
Delivering his address to the participating cohort, Hon. Kayode commended Skill Africa for creating a valuable learning pathways in high-demand fields, including AI Video Production, Digital Marketing, and Social Media Management. He highlighted the importance of understanding the multidimensional nature of global technology, emphasizing that government cannot drive growth in isolation but through public-private partnerships.
“Government alone cannot do everything, but through partnerships, we can achieve great things,” Hon. Kayode stated. “The global digital space offers vast opportunities. In today’s economy, people care about your capacity and competence, not where you come from. I urge all participants to take this bootcamp seriously, leverage these opportunities before the 8 weeks elapse, and actively apply for internships.”
The Governor’s aide promised to return at the conclusion of the 8-week program to evaluate the participants’ progress and explore further state support for emerging talents.
Speaking virtually at the event, the Founder of Skill Africa, Mr. Daud Abiola, commended the Kwara State Government under Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq CON for creating a supportive environment for innovation and talent development in Kwara State.
“Kwara State is the only state where we have successfully conducted this bootcamp five times. That demonstrates Kwara’s innovative commitment to youth talent,” Mr. Abiola noted.
“The state government has done an extraordinary job by creating an enabling ecosystem, building world-class infrastructure like the Ilorin Innovation Hub, and driving incubation programs that empower young innovators.”
Media Team,
Office of the SSA on Digital Innovations