By Our Correspondent
Lagos, Oct. 26, ’25 (TNZ) The Lagos State Government has empowered more than 600 undergraduates with tech skills in Software Quality Assurance (SQA) at a three-week, free bootcamp.
TheNewsZenith reports that the programme was initiated by the Office of the Senior Special Adviser (SSA) to Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Students’ Union Affairs and Tertiary Education.
The training, organised by Korrekt Tech in collaboration with the Ministry of Tertiary Education, held simultaneously at three higher institutions.
It took place at the State College of Health Technology (LASCOHET), Yaba, Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) Ikorodu, and Lagos State University of Education (LASUED), Otto-Ijanikin.
The training aimed to equip the students with practical skills for real-world tech challenges. It would also prepare them for emerging opportunities in the global technology ecosystem.
TheNewsZenith gathered that the programme exposed participants to fundamentals of software testing, static techniques, test analysis and design.
They also experienced hands-on training with real-world tools and career guidance into the tech industry.
Speaking at the grand finale, the SSA, Kappo Olawale, said the programme aligned with Gov. Sanwo-Olu’s vision to build a generation of skilled, creative, and future-ready students.
Olawale described SQA as a vital 21st-century skill essential for equipping graduates to thrive in a technology-driven world. It will equally ensure inclusivity as emphasised by the governor.
The governor’s aide remarked that technology was reshaping education and leadership.
”This is making the bootcamp crucial for nurturing practical skills and the right mindset to excel in today’s digital economy.
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”This administration is committed to giving Lagos students not just a voice but a vision and we are encouraging them to leverage on this opportunity to connect leadership with technology-driven innovation,” TheNewsZenith qoutes Olawale as saying.
He advised participants to apply the knowledge learnt by launching digital literacy projects, tech hubs or mentorship groups across their campuses to drive community impact.
In his remark, the Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Mr Sule Tolani, lauded the initiative.
Tolani described the bootcamp as timely and impactful in sharpening students’ employability. This is particularly so in the ICT and tech-driven sectors.
He said the training cut across various disciplines. He also stressed that every profession now required ICT skills for seamless learning, productivity, and innovation.
The commissioner reiterated the state government’s commitment to improving quality of graduate quality beyond classroom learning.
According to him, this is achievable by exposuring them to practical and industry-relevant programmes like the SQA bootcamp.
Similarly, Mr Rudwan Abdulazeez, the Korrekt Tech Founder, commended participants for their commitment throughout the training.
Abdulazeez described the feedback from the students as highly encouraging.
He called on investors to support the initiative for sustainability, explaining that SQA experts identify and fix software issues before deployment to prevent costly errors. (TNZ)
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