As a part of
it’s commitment and ongoing investment in Arica, Facebook on last week Tuesday
uncovered NG Hub in Lagos, Nigeria. Its first flagship community hub space in Africa,
in partnership with co- Creation Hub Lagos. In a week-long celebration which
will bring together developers, starts-up and wider tech community across Lagos
Nigeria, the launch will showcase the new multi-faceted space which aims to
bring together communities to join together, learn and exchange ideas.
With skills,
creativity and excellence existing across all Nigeria, Facebook also announced
partnerships with seven other hubs across the country including Abuja (ventures
Platform), Jos (InHub), Kaduna (Colab Hub), Kano (DI Hub), Uyo (Start
Innovation Hub), Enugu (Roar Hub), and Port Harcourt (Ken Saro Wiwa Hub). These
will serve as centers of excellence and
will feature dedicated spaces, where many of Facebook’s training sessions will
take place, and a space where creative’s and developers can book to help them
advance their skills.
Featuring
bespoke works of art from local artists in Nigeria, the NG-Hub space, which includes
workspaces, meeting rooms, games and chill out room, an event space and well
created café, will also be the focal point for a number of training programs.
Aimed at attracting
the best talent and driving innovation in Nigeria’s tech ecosystem, these are
all designed to equip Nigerian SMSs, tech entrepreneurs and the next generation
of leaders to better understand and utilize the power of digital tools for economic
growth. Training programs include:
·
The
Fb Start Accelerator Program
·
Digify
Pro Nigeria
·
Boost
Your Business
“The NG_Hub
highlights our ongoing commitment to supporting local talent in Nigeria. We’re
delighted to be in partnership with CcHub here in Lagos, as well as with many
other Hubs across Nigeria to deepen our engagement, increase skills development
and support the next set Innovators, tech entrepreneurs, start-ups, and others In
our collective bid to change the face of technology and grow the economy”, said
Ebele Okobi, Director of Public Policy, Africa in his closing remarks.
