Lagos State has commenced a free Software Quality Assurance training for 600 students and fresh graduates, as part of efforts to empower young people with relevant digital skills
The initiative is by Office of Senior Special Assistant to the governor on Students Union Affairs (Tertiary Education) with Korrekt Tech, a startup offering Quality-as-a-Service solutions.
The training is holding concurrently at three centres — Lagos State University of Science and Technology, Ikorodu; Lagos State University of Education, Otto/Ijanikin; and Lagos State College of Health Technology, Yaba, running three consecutive Saturdays, beginning October 11, from 9 am to 2 pm each day.
The Senior Special Assistant, Kappo Samuel, described the training as a demonstration of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s THEMES+ Agenda, particularly its focus on education, technology, and youth empowerment.
“This is more than a training — it’s a launchpad to tech excellence. It is one of the ways Governor Sanwo-Olu is impacting and preparing youths for the future,” Kappo said.
“The world is moving in the direction of technology, and Lagos youths are being equipped not to be left behind. The programme targets students in tertiary institutions and fresh graduates.”
Kappo lauded the level of interest the programme generated among Lagos youths, noting registration exceeded expectations.
He hailed Korrekt Tech and its team, led by Ridwan Abdulazeez, with experienced Quality Assurance professionals, including Basirat Aboyeji, Adenike Olapetan, Ankoh Idoreyin, Godspower Osayomwanbor, Awodire Oluwatosin, Azeez Wasiu, Olusola Ajibade, Victor Nwauwa, Jumai Tijani, Oluwatomi Ojebuoboh and Chukwuemeka Uche, for their commitment to youth development.
“We are encouraged by the enthusiasm shown by participants. While we couldn’t accommodate everyone in this phase, more programmes are in the pipeline. Our governor is committed to equipping Lagos youths with globally relevant skills,” he added.
The training is expected to enhance participants’ understanding of digital product testing, quality management, and the fundamentals of tech-based service delivery — skills that are increasingly in demand in today’s technology-driven economy.
