More than 100 vulnerable adolescents and young people (AYP) are accessing free digital and technology skills at a state-of-the-art novel tech hub in Abuja established by the Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria (IHVN) with funding from the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC), Nigeria.
A newsletter by the IHVN said the hub is run by Heal a Youth Foundation and a Community-Based Organization which began operations in February 2024.
The Foundation it said, offers training in information communication technology, web applications, mobile applications, web development, content creation, robotics, catering, dance, make-up artistry, nail technology, hairdressing, photography, and videography.
IHVN Technical Adviser Prevention, Care and Treatment, Mrs Jummai Musa says “the Tech Hub promotes the well-being of Adolescents and Young People (AYP) by offering a variety of services and resources tailored to their unique needs.
”These services include comprehensive health services, mental health, life skills training, social engagement, and community-building skills in a safe space to promote creativity and teamwork. The existence of the Tech Hub has expanded reach and added value to the OVC program in the community.”
Mrs Musa added that “the hub collaborates with an IHVN-supported community-based organization to enrol eligible adolescents and young people of between 10-24 years who are HIV positive or negative and who are in or out of school.”