On April 23, 2025, the vibrant tech scene of Lagos came alive during the Oracle Data & Artificial Intelligence Forum, a gathering of innovators, professionals, and tech enthusiasts from across Nigeria and beyond. The forum’s priority is driving AI and application innovation, and the objective was for customers to gain crucial insights into the transformative power of Oracle AI and learn how to unlock its potential.
A key moment at the event was a presentation delivered by Bekere Amassoma, Oracle Academy Program Manager, SSA, titled “Oracle Academy: Advancing Technology Education, Skills and Innovation.”.
During her presentation, she shared how Oracle Academy is committed to nurturing the next generation of digital talent. With a strong emphasis on hands-on learning, mentorship, and access to real-world tools, Oracle Academy empowers educators and their students to build the tech skills needed for the jobs of tomorrow.
“At Oracle Academy, we are not only teaching students how to use technology; we are empowering them to create with it,” said Bekere. “Our goal is to equip every learner with the confidence and capabilities to thrive in a data-driven world.”
The session highlighted how Oracle Academy collaborates with academic institutions, educators, government, and other collaborators to deliver cutting-edge training in areas such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, data science, software engineering, project management, and enterprise resource planning. A special emphasis was placed on inclusion, ensuring that young women and underserved communities are not left behind in the digital revolution.
Since its launch, Oracle Academy has reached thousands of learners across Nigeria and Africa, offering immersive trainings, mentorship opportunities, professional certification materials, and exposure to real-world technology resources and projects. These initiatives are helping to close the digital skills gap and foster homegrown innovation.
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