Monrovia, Liberia – President Joseph Nyumah Boakai has pledged to train up to 10,000 young people in digital skills during the first half of his term in an effort to boost the economy and give young people employment chances.
“In our quest to expand the economy, we will leverage Information Communication Technology (ICT) to create jobs, especially for our youth. To achieve this, my administration will train up to 10,000 young people in various digital skills in the first half of 2024.”
The swift advancement of information and communications technologies (ICTs) aids in mitigating social and economic issues stemming from the rapidly increasing number of urban youth in emerging nations.
ICTs provide youth with global job opportunities, skill development opportunities, and learning opportunities. ICT has become one of the best sources of income around the world, especially with the use of social media. Examples of these include digital marketing, content creation, and online businesses, among others.
According to President Boakai’s speech, 10,000 young people receiving an ICT education will support youth and the economy in the digital age. It is believed that forty percent of Liberian youth are involved in ICT, or new media. Based on reports, ICT equipment, including smartphones and the internet, is most commonly used in Africa, particularly with regard to social media and new media.
Despite the fact that Liberia lacks adequate ICT infrastructure, President Boakai’s pledge to assist in training 10,000 young Liberians will strengthen the country’s ICT infrastructure, provide employment, and strengthen the national economy. It is documented that President Boakai pledged to empower Liberia’s youth throughout his campaign. As part of his commitment to securing a better future for young Liberians.
