Tech Talent Summit Addresses Nigeria’s Growing Demand for Cybersecurity & Tech Skills
The YNV Group, a leading technology solutions provider in Nigeria, recently concluded the second edition of its Tech Talent Summit. The summit aimed to address the country’s growing demand for tech skills and cybersecurity. It brought together tech experts, policymakers, and industry leaders to discuss the future of the industry.
This year’s summit, titled Talent Strategies to Accelerate and Secure Digital Transformation, attracted stakeholders from various sectors. The event focused on key topics such as digital upskilling and reskilling, diversity and inclusion, and the global cybersecurity landscape.
The summit featured a panel session with high-profile speakers from Microsoft, Stanbic IBTC, YNV Group, and VMware. These experts shared insights on technology trends, challenges, and opportunities across different sectors. They also discussed how organizations can leverage technology to enhance operations, improve customer experience, and drive cost efficiencies while accelerating digital transformation. Additionally, the speakers emphasized the strategic measures needed to attract, upskill, and retain technical talent, as well as the importance of protecting operations and customers from cyberattacks.
Olugbolahan Olusanya, Tek Experts Country Manager, delivered the welcome speech and expressed excitement about hosting the physical event. He highlighted the purpose of the summit, which is to address the challenges in the tech industry and develop innovative strategies to advance it in Nigeria. Olusanya emphasized the need for collaboration across sectors to create a digitally empowered Nigeria that can compete on a global scale and drive sustainable growth.
Founder of YNV Group, Yaniv Natan, also attended the summit and expressed confidence in the talent of young Nigerians. He stated that Nigeria has become a major technological hub, with YNV Group employing approximately 2,000 engineers in the country. Natan emphasized the company’s commitment to building a stronger tech industry in Nigeria and its openness to ideas that promote innovation.
The 2023 Tech Talent Summit attracted partners such as the American Business Council (ABC) and the CIO Club Africa. Several industry leaders, including representatives from Microsoft, Stanbic IBTC, VMware, and YNV Group, shared their expertise during the event. The summit also had the participation of government officials, delegating the importance of the tech industry in Nigeria’s development.
Overall, the Tech Talent Summit addressed the increasing demand for cybersecurity and tech skills in Nigeria. It provided a platform for collaboration and knowledge-sharing among tech experts, policymakers, and industry leaders. By focusing on topics like digital transformation, upskilling, diversity, and cybersecurity, the summit aimed to propel Nigeria’s tech industry forward and position the country as a tech powerhouse.
YNV Group, through its brands Tek Experts, elev8, and Cytek, is playing a vital role in accelerating digital transformation, bridging the digital skills gap, and providing comprehensive cybersecurity solutions. With its commitment to talent development and innovation, YNV Group is contributing to the growth of Nigeria’s tech industry.
In conclusion, the Tech Talent Summit showcased Nigeria’s potential in the tech sector and highlighted the strategies needed to nurture and sustain its growth. With collaboration, innovation, and a focus on cybersecurity, Nigeria can boost its digital transformation, enhance its competitiveness globally, and drive economic prosperity for all industries.
