The Imo State government has entered into a strategic partnership with the University of California, Berkeley, and the US Market Access Centre to place 100,000 Imo-trained technology professionals in paid global roles by 2026. The partnership includes the launch of (link unavailable), a digital talent marketplace that connects software engineers, data scientists, and designers with employers worldwide.
The Imo government’s Skill Up Imo initiative, launched in 2022, has already graduated over 40,000 learners through intensive courses in software development, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and user experience design. Governor Hope Uzodimma sees the initiative as a decisive pivot away from a resource-based economy. “Imo is moving decisively from an analogue economy to a digital future. By partnering with the University of California and the US Market Access Center, we are giving our young people the skills, networks, and confidence to launch world-class start-ups right here in Owerri,” Uzodimma said.
ImoTalentHub offers AI-driven search, contracting with escrow protection, real-time earnings dashboards, and an employer API for bulk recruitment. The platform aims to lift youth employment, increase foreign remittances, and pull the diaspora back into active participation. Chris Burry, Managing Director of the US Market Access Center, said, “We see in Imo the talent and determination that built Silicon Valley. Working alongside UC Berkeley and the state government, we will mentor the next generation of founders who can deliver solutions for Nigeria, Africa, and the wider world.”
The partnership aims to position Owerri as a leading innovation hub for the whole continent. With support from multinational employers, local industry, and a global diaspora, Governor Uzodimma intends to empower 300,000 residents over the next five years and link Imo’s tech ecosystem to global markets
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