Semicolon Africa, ipNX Collaborate to Empower African Businesses

Emma Okonji

Semicolon Africa, a workforce development company combining the future of learning and the future of work, has entered into a business collaboration with ipNX Nigeria Limited, a leading Information and Communications Technology company in Nigeria.

The partnership seeks to support Semicolon’s mission of building the individuals and businesses that will build Africa, via high-quality internet services and connectivity provided by ipNX.

As a technology provider addressing the challenge of internet connectivity, ipNX Nigeria Limited has taken a proactive step in supporting Semicolon’s community by providing affordable and reliable internet services. This enables learners undergoing Semicolons one-year techpreneurship programme to access the necessary resources to build their skills and become global tech talent. The partnership will also empower startup founders at the Semicolon Ventures Lab to solve local and global problems.

Speaking about the collaboration, Academic Lead at Semicolon Africa, Chibuzo Ekejiuba, said: “The partnership is exciting for us and our students, considering ipNX’s track record of excellence in delivering ICT solutions. Access to reliable and high-quality internet is crucial for our learners to explore the vast opportunities in the tech sector and build the skills necessary to become the next generation of tech leaders.”

With Semicolon’s growing community of over 700 software engineers, Ekejiuba added that the partnership would empower and foster a more suitable learning environment as Semicolon builds and solves challenges for local and global businesses.

Group Executive Director, Human Resources and Corporate Services at ipNX, Mrs. Folashade Efiong-Bassey, said the partnership with Semicolon Africa was in line with ipNX’s strategic goal of “providing innovative solutions that meet the needs of every individual and contribute to the development of Nigeria’s technology ecosystem.”

According to her, the collaboration between Semicolon Africa and ipNX Nigeria is not just about offering internet services, but goes far beyond that. “We are investing in the future of our nation. Education and access to information are fundamental drivers of development, and ipNX is committed to bridging that digital future by providing affordable internet access to aspiring tech professionals and budding entrepreneurs.”