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Building the next generation of innovators through BDIC’s Digital Skills Lab.
The free Summer Tech Training Program for children in Benue State has entered its third week. Holding at the BDIC Digital Skills Lab in Makurdi, it marks a major stride in the state’s vision for digital inclusion.
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The initiative is fully sponsored by the Benue State Government under the leadership of Governor Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia. It is designed to equip young minds with critical digital skills, and programming. Equally important, they are exposed to coding to prepare them as the next generation of technology innovators.
BDIC Driving Benue’s Digital Transformation
According to Terwase Gbande-Hembaor, Group Managing Director/CEO of Benue Digital Infrastructure Company PLC (BDIC), the program is a transformative investment in Benue’s future.
“By investing in this generation, we are nurturing innovators, problem-solvers, and creators who will bridge the digital divide, create jobs, and unlock new opportunities across every sector,” Gbande-Hembaor stated.
He said the BDIC Summer Tech Camp 2025 is designed to inspire innovation. It is designed to strengthen Governor Alia’s vision of positioning Benue as a rising hub in the global digital economy.
Tackling Nigeria’s Digital Skills Gap
Nigeria continues to face challenges in digital education, including poor funding, and shortage of facilities. Others are unreliable power supply, high cost of digital tools, and lack of skilled trainers.
The 2025 BDIC Summer Tech Camp is strategically designed to overcome these barriers. All the four weeks of intensive, hands-on training sessions are housed within the BDIC Digital Skills Lab. The children are exposed to:
- Web Development
- Software Tools
- Back-End Programming
All training sessions are fully sponsored by the state government, ensuring equal access for every participant.
Inspiring a Digital Revolution in Benue
The atmosphere at the BDIC Digital Skills Lab is filled with innovation and excitement as children are introduced to real-world applications of coding and software development.
Gbande-Hembaor noted that this early exposure strategy—catching them young—is the foundation for a sustainable digital revolution in Benue, with the potential to produce the next generation of tech giants from the Benue Trough.
