Honeywell Group (HGL) has partnered with Lagos Innovates, the tech arm of Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF), to enhance the tech space in the state.
The initiative, which has been supported by HGL for over three years, aims to provide tools to help young tech-preneurs influence major start-ups in the state.
One of the program’s main goals is to help young people in Lagos State who have the necessary qualifications acquire the necessary skills to participate in today’s global marketplace.
Commenting on the partnership, Tomi Otudeko, head of corporate services, Honeywell Group, said: “Creating long-term value for Nigeria and its people has always been at the heart of Honeywell Group’s mission.
“We are invested in impacting our communities, and the tech ecosystem in Lagos is filled with ideas that can revolutionise how we think and operate as a society. We also understand that these young minds need support in accessing the tools and the people required to grow their ideas. It is our duty to support them in any way that we can.
“We are excited to meet these new faces of technology and to partner with Lagos State and Lagos Innovates in easing the path to success.”
Also commenting on the programme, Teju Abisoye, executive secretary of LSETF, said, “We are delighted to partner with Honeywell Group to develop a talent pool of tech entrepreneurs who can compete favourably with their peers across the world and improve results in the tech ecosystem.
“LSETF and Honeywell Group are committed to ensuring that young people are equipped to drive the growing tech ecosystem in Lagos and Nigeria at large, in addition to positioning themselves for the gig economy. Through this partnership, we hope to cement Lagos’ position as the leading destination for start-ups in Africa. We look forward to seeing the impact of the training on job creation.”