Code Plateau 1.0 Kicks off with Endorsements From Tech CEO's and Founders

Code Plateau is an eight months full-time immersive Bootcamp designed for young people who want to start their career in IT and kickstart their portfolio of real-life projects that utilize modern technology stacks.

The programme is one of the key focus of Governor's Simon Bako Lalong's administration in Human Capital Development and will serve as a platform for re-skilling youths who are interested in kickstarting their careers in IT and would also prepare them for the job market by providing them a collaborative learning environment with all-round support from technical to industry job readiness.

After a successful recruitment process in 5 different centers across Jos; nHub Nigeria, Tomruk iHub,  Managvis Services, Qitechhttp://qitechglobal.com Global Technologies, and Smart Web Nigeria, the program kicks off with endorsement from different tech CEOs and Founders.

The CEOs and Founder of Tech Hubs and Startups had the following to say:

"I commend the government for thinking in this strategic direction as the world has gone digital, Code Plateau creates an opportunity to upskill young people on digital skills that would lead to job creation and increase the GDP of the state." - Theodore Longji nHub CEO

(nHub is the first innovation hub in northern Nigeria which empowers entrepreneurs and startups on their journey to build great ideas out of little or nothing.)

"I think it is a good initiative in Plateau State and I believe this would reduce the level of unemployment in Plateau State as more people would become software developers and digital marketing professionals." - Murtala Abdullahi CEO/Founder Smart Web Nigeria 

(Smartweb Nigeria limited is a hosting company that was born to give people easy and affordable ways to get their ideas online. The company has been existence for 15 years)

"Code Plateau is a great initiative as it will draw a lot of attention to Plateau State, Governor Simon Bako Lalong made a great decision by appointing a young man who is technologically inclined as the DG of PICTDA and this would open Plateau State to the world and inspire a lot of people into tech thereby helping the government raise revenue from the technology market in the world" - Ayuba David Job Founder Tomruk iHub Multiverse 

(Tomruk iHub is a social enterprise focused on creating an environment where the next generation of disruptive innovators can be nurtured through a culture of collaboration and co-creation to become catalysts for transformative change in their communities)

"Code Plateau is an excellent initiative by this government, It is an inititive that aims to groom young people as the future of technology in Nigeria. Code Plateau is a revolutionary programme that will enhance job creation and fortify individuals to become competent entrepreneurs in ICT. " - Riman Moses Kemza - MD/CEO Managvis IT Mgt Systems

(Managvis provides state-of-the-art technical training and certifications on all popular I.T. technologies available globally and other key Information System processes and management systems.)

At the end of the Code Plateau program, trainees are expected to be able to build impressive, portfolio-ready projects that will demonstrate their ability to add value to their new job as software developers and digital marketing professionals. This intensive program is for young people who are committed to having job-ready skills and will seek to advance the human capital goals of Governor Simon Bako Lalong.