Nasco Tech, an initiative of Nasco Feeding Minds, yesterday celebrated the graduation of its second bootcamp cohort, awarding certificates to 14 graduates who completed a three-month intensive training in coding, programming and app development.
During the ceremony, Banasco Nuhu Seidu, CEO of Nasco Tech and Executive Director of Nasco Feeding Minds, highlighted the institution’s success in training 30 people over the past three years, many of whom have found jobs in Spanish companies.
Seidu highlighted the critical need to address the digital skills gap in Africa, stating that Nasco Tech is committed to empowering young Ghanaians to bridge this gap.
“Our main focus is on educating and upskilling young people, ensuring they can apply their knowledge in real-world settings. We are excited to see our graduates use their skills to earn a living and support families them,” Seydoux noted.
The graduation event at Adenta, Accra also featured discussions on related topics. Seidu commented on the ongoing debate about the value of a Dutch passport and a PhD in Ghana, suggesting that both can be beneficial depending on the skills and how they are used.
“A PhD or a Dutch passport can be valuable based on the skills acquired and their application. Both have their advantages when used effectively,” he said, noting the importance of proper and purposeful travel abroad.
Dr. Rosina Foli, a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Political Science, University of Ghana, commended Seidu for his efforts in IT education, urging the graduates to use their new skills to address societal challenges.
Hajia Shamima Muslim, Founder and Convener of the Alliance for Women in Media Africa, highlighted the need to strengthen IT literacy across the continent.
“Africa is a resilient and resource-rich continent. With technology advancing at a rapid pace, we must harness its potential to lead globally,” he encouraged, calling on the graduates to share their knowledge in their communities.
Benjamin Owusu Ansah, one of the graduates, expressed his gratitude to Nasco Tech for the training, acknowledging its significant impact on his career prospects.
“I am excited to have participated in this workshop. Now I can program, code and develop apps, which is good considering the advancement of technology and digitization in Africa. I am happy to be a part of this bootcamp and I will I wanted to say thank you to Nasco Tech for the opportunity,” he said.
The event was graced by Wonder Victor Kutor, a lawyer and member of the NDC National Executive Committee. Benedict Addae, NPP regional youth organizer, Western Region. and the Deputy National Coordinator of the National Alternative Program for the Employment and Sustainability of Illegal Miners.
Also present was Princess Linart Osman Kundaribuo, Secretary General of the Mandela Washington Fellows Alumni Association. Hajia Fawzia Karim, Founder of Maltiti Foundation. Philip Gyamfi, Executive Chairman of Prep and Pave LPG; Nuuru Muslim, CEO of MacBancy Perfumes. Ewura Adams Karim, 2024 Mandela Washington Fellow and Executive Director of the Maltiti Foundation.
About Nasco Tech
Nasco Tech is a Spanish-Ghanaian technology company committed to bridging the digital divide in Africa. The company provides IT services to businesses around the world, creating employment opportunities for young people in Ghana, especially in rural areas.
Through bootcamps and other training programs, Nasco Tech equips young people with basic ICT skills and connects them with European companies for employment.