BY EGBUNA MUJEKWU,
Activ8 Hub is strengthening its position as one of Anambra State's leading innovation hubs after training more than 3,000 young people in digital and entrepreneurial skills while building a thriving community of over 5,000 innovators, founders, creators, and technology enthusiasts.
Through its flagship No-Code School, strategic partnerships, and the introduction of GoDigital, the organisation is creating pathways that connect digital skills with employment and entrepreneurship across the state.Since its inception, the Awka-based hub has graduated learners across five cohorts of its No-Code School, equipping participants with practical skills in digital marketing, AI productivity, no-code web development, UI/UX design, creative design, video editing, virtual assistance, and social media management. The programme now runs both physically and online, extending access to quality digital education beyond Anambra. Activ8 Hub has also continued to strengthen the local innovation ecosystem through initiatives such as the Anambra Creators Meetup and collaborations with the Anambra State ICT Agency, Lifting Lives and Communities Initiative (LIFT), Both Of Us (EU-funded), The Pivot Nigeria, Anambra Techies, the Anambra Startup Community, and other ecosystem partners. Recent programmes include AI training for journalists and the International Day of Girls in ICT celebration, which introduced girls from schools across Awka and neighbouring communities to careers in technology.The organisation is also expanding its impact through GoDigital, a digital solutions company developed within the Activ8 Hub ecosystem. Designed to bridge the gap between learning and earning, GoDigital connects businesses with skilled digital professionals while creating opportunities for graduates and young creatives to work on real client projects in digital marketing, branding, content creation, media production, web development, and digital strategy. The initiative reflects Activ8 Hub's broader vision of ensuring that talent development translates into sustainable economic opportunities.Speaking on the organisation's growth and vision, Founder and CEO, Chukwuma Mezie-Okoye, said Anambra has the potential to become a destination where young people can build meaningful careers without leaving the state."Our vision has always been bigger than training people. We want to create an ecosystem where young people can learn valuable digital skills, build successful careers, and earn a good living right here in Anambra. When we invest in talent, create opportunities, and support businesses with that talent, we don't just change individual lives—we strengthen our economy and prove that innovation can thrive from anywhere." Mr Chukwuma Mezie- OkoyeWith a growing network of partners, thousands of trained beneficiaries, and an expanding portfolio of programmes, Activ8 Hub continues to demonstrate how sustained investment in people can drive innovation and economic growth. More information about the organisation's programmes is available at https://activ8hub.com, while details about GoDigital and its digital solutions can be found at https://hellogodigital.com
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