Tezza Academy, Accra Institute of Technology to Develop Africa’s IT Skills

The Tezza Academy, Nigeria and Accra Institute of Technology (AIT) Ghana are in talks for a partnership that will foster knowledge and talent exchange, research advancements, and cultural understanding between the two institutions. 

During his visit to Nigeria on the 23rd of July, President of AIT, Professor Clement Dzidonu, had the opportunity to explore the Tezza Academy’s facility. He was warmly welcomed by the Tezza team, including Equity Partner, Mr. Jide Modele; Managing Director, Mr. Jide Adams; and Facility Manager, Mr. Damilare Dairo.

Dzidonu described the academy as a fitting model for instilling industry-required skills into young people especially graduates of tertiary institutions who are often not well-kitted by their academic background to the relentlessly changing dynamics of the workplace. 

Dzidonu, speaking after a facility tour of the academy in Lagos, said a partnership could open opportunities for the two organisations in both countries leading to internships, job opportunities for students and graduates as well as industry-sponsored projects to address one of the growing challenges on the continent for closing knowledge gaps and nurturing highly skilled IT professionals across sectors.

According to Managing Partner at Tezza Academy, Jide Modele, the academy has committed to tackling the drain of highly skilled IT professionals, locally referred to as the ‘jakpa syndrome’ by “discovering, equipping, and training self-motivated youths in conjunction with our global partners in specialised IT disciplines.”