In a major stride toward bridging Africa’s digital skills gap, Heirs Technologies has celebrated the graduation of its latest cohorts from the i-Academy Supplementary Technical Engineering Program (STEP) — a rigorous three-month training programme designed to prepare young professionals for careers in Cloud Computing and Cybersecurity.
The graduation ceremony, held at the company’s Lagos training center, showcased the firm’s commitment to empowering local talent and fostering innovation in Africa’s tech ecosystem.
Speaking at the event, Obong Idiong, Managing Director of Heirs Technologies, praised the graduates’ resilience and commitment, noting their potential to become trailblazers in Africa’s technology space.
“We are immensely proud of our graduates. They represent the future of Africa’s technology industry — passionate, skilled, and driven to create impact,” said Idiong. “At Heirs Technologies, we are not just building a business; we are developing people who will shape the future of our continent. We have now graduated over 100 trainees and are excited about the impact they will make.”
Ivy Ikpeme-Mbakwem, Vice President of i-Academy, also addressed the new graduates, urging them to stay focused as they venture into the dynamic fields of cloud and cybersecurity.
“There is immense opportunity in the cybersecurity and cloud space,” she said. “With the right mindset, discipline, and skills, you can become the next generation of digital leaders driving innovation in Africa.”
The STEP programme offered in-depth, hands-on training led by in-house experts. The Cloud Computing Cohort focused on critical technical competencies, including:
- Deploying applications in cloud environments
- Implementing identity and access management protocols
- Managing cloud infrastructure and user access
- Designing enterprise landing zones and architecture models
- Simulating real-world threat detection and response
Graduates of the program are now equipped with job-ready skills to meet the growing demand for tech talent across sectors in Nigeria and beyond.
With over 100 skilled professionals now trained under STEP, Heirs Technologies continues to demonstrate leadership in driving Africa’s digital transformation by investing in talent development and innovation.