Harnessing Tech Skills with the Code Plateau Initiative

The conversation about acquiring technological skills has been around for a while. This is a result of Nigeria’s unemployment rate rising to 33.3% in the fourth quarter of 2021, according to a report published by the National Bureau of Statistics.

The Importance of Mental Health Advocacy for Techies – The Hub Podcast

Did you know that posting memes and spending time on social media as a means of relieving stress are all negative coping mechanisms with long-term effects on techies? It's true! And not just that, but also that staying physically isolated for long periods has adverse effects on your mental health, as well as your productivity. Well, today on The Hub Podcast, we're bringing you professional facts and advice on how to manage and balance out your mental health as a techie. Listen to this week's podcast and be informed, and entertained by our special guest, Philip Dimka. Your mental health matters and so do you!

1. The Importance of Mental Health Advocacy for Techies 28:10
2. The Impact of E-commerce in Strengthening the Supply and Distribution Chain of Nigerian Businesses 28:34
3. The Importance of Financial Literacy in Business 34:00
4. The Impact of Technology on Music Experiences 11:37
5. Harnessing Tech Skills with the Code Plateau Initiative 33:45

These skills have proven to be effective in the labour market as they have provided the opportunity for people to work remotely and otherwise. For this reason, Code Plateau has been on a mission to build capacity, providing the Plateau youth with relevant technology skills and employment opportunities.

Speaking on this week’s episode of The Hub Podcast, the Director General of the Plateau Information and Communications Technology and Development Agency (PICTDA) talks about his tireless efforts to give back to the state by empowering the new generation. It is a story of passion, gratitude and giant leaps of faith.