The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) inaugurated an Innovation Space in Abuja on Thursday to support National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members in developing startups and market-ready digital solutions. Director-General Malam Kashifu Inuwa stated that between 3.5 million and four million young Nigerians enter the labour market annually, amid a shifting job landscape marked by emerging roles in data science, artificial intelligence, and software development. He emphasized that over 60 per cent of today's jobs did not exist years ago, underscoring the need for relevant skills and structured career planning. Inuwa noted that hard work alone is no longer sufficient for career growth, stressing the importance of visibility and self-promotion.
The Innovation Space will offer NYSC members training, mentorship, and opportunities to develop solutions adoptable by NITDA and other government agencies. Some corps members have already built innovations currently in use by NITDA, while others are being supported to commercialize their products for service delivery to Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs). The initiative aligns with President Bola Tinubu's vision of creating opportunities for young Nigerians and driving economic growth through innovation. Brig.-Gen. Olakunle Nafiu, Director-General of NYSC, described the scheme as vital for youth development and national progress. He urged public and private organizations to move beyond routine deployment of corps members and establish structured programmes that harness their creativity. At the launch, two teams—COPA and Sentinel $ Trivergent—pitched innovations with potential for adoption within and beyond the agency.
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