Startup Sokoto is set to launch the Caliphate Tech Community (CTC) to promote and advance digital transformation in Sokoto state.
The CTC is aimed at furnishing the youths of Sokoto with the necessary cutting-edge skills needed to stand out in the 21st Century.
The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Dr. Isa Pantami, will on June 22, 2019 commission the hub.
Speaking on the initiative, the Convener of Startup Sokoto, Abubakar Shettima said, “Whether you are a technology innovator or just someone who has keen passion in technology, Caliphate Tech Community has got you covered.
“Startup Sokoto has enjoyed steady growth since its official launch some five months ago in September 2018.
“We have been able to carry out a number of programs in collaborations with the state government, National Information Development Agency (NITDA) as well as other independent ones all in a bid to build a better society that makes use of extensive technological advancements.”
According to Shettima, the CTC would evolve to be the most preferred hub for young tech geeks to network and share ideas. He also believes that the hub will foster cooperation among these young ones to develop startup ideas and alter positively people’s perception of the role of technology in society.
He said, “CTC plans to help members of this community to achieve their goals by ensuring that it works hand in hand with them and assist them on any technical help that they may require.
“To ensure that this mission lingers as well as maintain its promptness, CTC will mandate a monthly, quarterly or even bi-annual general meeting with all the members of this community to revise and measure the progress and success of the community’s previous sittings, and way forward.”
The Convener also read out the vision-mission statement of the initiative as follows, “One of our visions here at CTC is to be a preferred all-around tech ecosystem in Sokoto where its members will gather to network, collaborate and brainstorm ideas that will rebuild our society technology wise.
“We will always strive hard to ensure that our community members stay on top of current technology trends within and around Sokoto as well as the world at large. We will give each and every member the basic attention that they need to realize their tech/startup dreams”.
Shettima also listed out some of the important programs the hub will be focusing on as follow: Digital marketing (social media marketing, email marketing, content marketing); Content creation (animation and cartoon); Software development (mobile app, web app, enterprise software); Technology Startup; Women in technology; Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning and Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality.
On the various programs, Sheimma said, “our monthly meet up will have the following structure; we will invite two experts in any area of technology to come and give a talk on them, give resource to meet up attendees.
“Then we will have one technology entrepreneur showcase his solution, this will give the attendees an idea on what they can build with tech skill they have.
“We will also have some session on how to build technology products for the local community.”
According to him, there will also be a networking session after every meet-up.
