Twenty-nine youths from Kwara State, Nigeria, have received certificates of excellence in Cloud Computing after completing a three-month training program. The program, which was conducted by the Amazon Web Services (AWS) in collaboration with the Ilorin Innovation Hub, aimed to equip young Nigerians with the skills needed to fill the growing demand for cloud computing professionals. The training covered a range of topics, including cloud infrastructure, artificial intelligence, and telecommunications network.
According to Jubril Saba, a digital communication expert, the digital future runs in the Cloud, and every call, transaction, and stream in Nigeria passes through a tower before reaching the cloud. Saba, who is also the Vice President, Operations and Chief Technical Officer at IHS, emphasized the importance of cloud technology in today's digital landscape. He urged Nigerian youths to take advantage of the vast opportunities available in the field of cloud computing, citing a gap of five million cloud professionals worldwide.
Saba, who delivered the keynote address at the graduation ceremony, encouraged the youths to build careers and opportunities in cloud computing. He noted that cloud work does not require a specific location and that the workload can be managed from anywhere. Saba also emphasized the importance of understanding the problem, thinking clearly under pressure, and working well with others in the field of cloud computing.
The training program, which was part of the IHS-AWS re/Start Cloud Computing Program, saw 209 applicants compete for 30 spots, with 29 ultimately completing the program. Zumah Yahaya, Director of Programs at Ilorin Innovation Hub, applauded the program's facilitators and highlighted the achievements of the graduates. She noted that the graduates had deployed compute instances on Amazon EC2, managed automated scaling, and provisioned relational and non-relational databases.
The graduates also showed significant improvement in their professional skills, polishing their resumes, mastering the STAR interview method, and learning what it takes to thrive in global corporate workplaces. Yahaya reported that the graduates achieved a median score of 83.2 percent on their comprehensive final assessments, with one graduate scoring 94.3 percent. Additionally, 15 of the graduates passed their AWS certification examination on their first attempt.
The success of the program has been attributed to the commitment and hard work of the graduates. Yahaya hinted that a cohort, Mohammed Adebayo Salman, had secured a grant to attend AWS re:Invent in Las Vegas. The program's achievements demonstrate the potential for Nigerian youths to acquire in-demand skills and excel in the field of cloud computing.
The IHS-AWS re/Start Cloud Computing Program aims to address the growing demand for cloud computing professionals in Nigeria. With a gap of five million cloud professionals worldwide, the program provides a vital opportunity for young Nigerians to acquire the skills needed to compete in the global job market. The program's success is a testament to the potential for collaboration between industry leaders and innovation hubs to drive skills development and economic growth.
Key points
- 29 Nigerian youths complete Cloud Computing training, receive certificates
- Cloud computing professionals are in high demand, with a gap of five million worldwide
- The program aims to equip young Nigerians with in-demand skills to compete in the global job market
