The Lagos State Government has commenced a free Software Quality Assurance (SQA) training for 600 students and fresh graduates, aimed at equipping young people with digital skills relevant to the future of work. The initiative, organised by the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Students Union Affairs (Tertiary Education) in partnership with Korrekt Tech, a startup providing Quality-as-a-Service solutions, began on Friday, October 11, and is holding concurrently at LASUSTECH (Ikorodu), LASUED (Otto/Ijanikin), and LASCOHET (Yaba).
The three-weekend training programme, which runs on consecutive Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., seeks to expose participants to the fundamentals of software testing, quality management, and tech-based service delivery. Speaking at the launch, Comrade Kappo Olawale Samuel, the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Students Union Affairs, described the programme as a practical reflection of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s THEMES+ Agenda, emphasizing its commitment to education, technology, and youth empowerment.
“This is more than a training — it’s a launchpad to tech excellence,” Kappo said. “The world is moving rapidly toward technology, and Lagos youths must not be left behind. Through this initiative, the governor is ensuring that our students and graduates are prepared for the digital economy.” He noted that registration for the programme, which closed on September 30, exceeded expectations — a testament to the growing interest of Lagos youths in acquiring tech-based skills.
Kappo commended Korrekt Tech and its team of facilitators, led by Ridwan Abdulazeez, alongside seasoned professionals such as Basirat Aboyeji, Adenike Olapetan, Ankoh Idoreyin, Godspower Osayomwanbor, and Oluwatomi Ojebuoboh, for their dedication to youth development. He assured that more training programmes would follow to expand access for other interested participants. The Software Quality Assurance training, he added, will help participants build globally competitive competencies needed to thrive in today’s technology-driven economy.