Hackathon Africa opens in Enugu, offers 20 youths pathway to global tech careers

From Jude Chinedu , Enugu
AfricaPlan Foundation has officially flagged off the third edition of its flagship innovation programme, Hackathon Africa 3.0, with a commitment to equip 20 selected young Nigerians with cutting-edge software development, artificial intelligence (AI) and problem-solving skills over the next four months.
The opening ceremony, held at the Hackathon Africa Innovation Hub in Enugu, brought together government officials, technology stakeholders, development partners and members of the innovation ecosystem, all of whom described the initiative as a major investment in youth development and Nigeria’s digital future.
Speaking at the event, Founder of AfricaPlan F...