#digital #codingskills #youngafricans #Nigeriateachers #Africa #international #government #AllAfricaYouthsplatform #2019 #Youth Report: Africa Code Week: 2.3 million young Africans get empowerment with digital, coding skills Nigeria teachers among 5,208 teachers retooled Those who still believe that African youths may be left behind in the global competitiveness with digital and coding skills should better have a rethink. With coding as a universal language that could bridge not only the gender and income gaps but enable also inclusive access to 21st century education, it is essential that young talent speak the language in order to be active participants in the global digital economy. With sharp focus on capacity-building driving sustainable learning impact across the continent, number of young African talents with digital skills for challenges ahead are increasing by the day. Just recently at the just concluded Africa Code Week, ACW, 2018, held in South Africa, no fewer than 2.3 million youth across 37 countries were empowered with digital and coding skills compared to 1.3 million youth engaged across 35 African countries in the previous edition.... For more click www.allafricayouths.com in bio (at South Africa) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt-jtw-gtiB/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=iepqmswgytju