Skyline University Nigeria (SUN) has today, November 22nd 2024, launched the Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship (ICE) and Digital Literacy program, a Corporate Social Responsibility initiative of SUN in collaboration with Kano State Governor, Eng. Abba Kabir Yusuf. The initiative is established to train youth and women entrepreneurs on digital skills, innovative and creative solutions, and 21st century entrepreneurship skills.
In his welcoming remarks, Mr. Aliyu Muhammed, a lecturer in the department at SUN, said the participants are privileged to receive qualitative education from the international standard university. He said the tutors that will be coaching them have prepared practical and theoretical contents that will highly enrich them in the latest skills.
Launching the event, the Vice-Chancellor of SUN, Prof. Ajith Kumar V. V., welcomed the participants and congratulated them for being selected for the program. He lauded the support of Eng. Abba Kabir Yusuf in supporting the initiative and advised them to make the best use of the opportunity to acquire knowledge and skills. He said they should learn to develop expertise in the areas that they’ll be coached on.
The Vice-Chancellor said the university will encourage successful candidates who are able to present business pitches by funding their companies. He also encouraged them to change their mindset by networking and connecting with experts.
In her remarks, Dr. Sudha Mavuri, the Dean of the School of Arts, Management and Social Science (SAMSS), said the program is specially targeted at youth and women’s development in entrepreneurship. She added that entrepreneurship is transforming, and as such, entrepreneurs need to be updated with necessary skills.
The Dean of the School of Science and Information Technology (SSIT), Dr. A. Senthil Kumar, who also spoke during the launch, said technology transforms the way businesses are being delivered. With the coaching and practical sessions that will be delivered, the participants will gain insights into how they can upgrade their businesses.
Also, delivering her remarks during the launch, the Director of Public and Government Relations (DOPR), Ms. Sarada Maganti, appreciated the Kano State Governor, Eng. Abba Kabir Yusuf, for his dedication and support to women and youth development in the state. She assured the participants that no stone will be left unturned in giving them qualitative skills that will help them advance their careers.
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