The Digital Bridge Institute (DBI) Lagos Learning Center recently played host to Mr. Tuoyo Amuka of Vanguard Nigeria and Mr Bolaji Rasaq of Zealet Multimedia on a high-level courtesy visit focused on exploring strategic collaborations to drive national development through digital skills and capacity building.
Representing the President/CEO of DBI, Mr. Daser David, was Mr. Akin Ogunlade, the newly appointed Head of DBI Lagos Learning Center. In his welcome address, Mr. Ogunlade presented an overview of DBI’s evolution as a flagship International Centre for ICT Studies, established by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) with a core mandate to bridge the country’s digital divide through innovation driven training and human capital development.
He underscored the Institute’s national presence, boasting fully equipped campuses across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones, and its commitment to delivering world-class ICT training, digital literacy initiatives, and globally relevant professional certifications.
Mr. Tuoyo Amuka commended the warm reception and applauded DBI’s impactful role in fostering digital empowerment across Nigeria. Reaffirming his dedication to youth development and social advancement, he emphasized the critical need for strategic collaboration between media institutions and transformative organizations like DBI in driving inclusive digital progress.
Discussions during the visit explored potential areas of synergy including multimedia training, cybersecurity, renewable energy, and DBI’s flagship National Innovation Diploma (NID) program. Both parties reaffirmed a shared vision of equipping Nigerian youth with relevant digital competencies and entrepreneurial acumen for a globally competitive future.
Also in attendance were members of the DBI Lagos team: Ms Genevieve Ikejiofor, Mr. Ikenna Ogbanufe, Mrs Geraldine Essien, and Mr. Israel Baiye.
This milestone engagement marks the beginning of a promising partnership poised to fuel Nigeria’s digital economy and shape a generation of future-ready citizens through innovative, impact-driven initiatives.
