How I wish we could digitalize the whole of Africa within the twinkle of an eye...

In the year 2015 as a fresh graduate, all I could think of is seeing myself getting into a white-collar job, earning money and in no time getting married. I was energized and couldn't wait to finish my national service and start reaping the benefit of going to school.

It came to dawn on me before I realised I was just looking at the future instead of being conscious of the present.

On April 14th, 2016 I concluded my compulsory national youth service program, it was even 3 weeks before the end of my service year I got a test invitation at KPMG Nigeria one of the Big 4 accounting firms. I had a sad encounter since I was new in the job market space thinking it would be easy. Just that first job test I failed I was unhappy and frustrated. I thought I would never get a job again.

Two months after my passing out parade, I had the opportunity to be digitally aware and I noticed the need for tech and digitally savvy individuals at most organisations. I had to evolve with the change and with not much time I secured my first job as a Digital Marketing Intern that later turn into a digital skills trainer.

With the experience I got from one of the Top Marketing and Advertising industry - Ringier Digital Marketing now Pulse Marketing Africa under the tutelage of Princewill Ejirika, a digital marketing professional that I'm very proud of, I was able to hone my skills and pursue my passion in the non-profit sector giving back those skills I learnt and still learning to the vulnerable one's.

I am glad to have gotten great testimony and feedback from every organisation I have worked with in the mission of transferring 21st Century and future skills to the less privileged people.

I can't deny loving it now with the impactful journey I'm having now helping children schooling in the village to be digitally aware and be ready for future jobs.

I wish we could digitalize the whole of Africa within the short possible time to enable us to stand strong and compete favourably with the rest of the world, but I know it's one step at a time and we will surely get there.

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