TechAdvantage:Promoting Technology Adoption and Penetration in Nigeria
About TechAdvantage
Do you know that there are over 160 million devices in Nigeria, according to the NCC? These devices promote the adoption of technology solutions and help connect Nigerians to the world and to one another.
Computer and GSM Villages play a vital role in the manufacture, sale, distribution, repair and support of these devices, thus making them a power house when it comes to technology adoption.
At TechAdvantage Nigeria, we are taking the successes of the Computer/GSM Village model and scale it across the country using technology.
Strategic Objectives
● Create at least 2 million jobs for technicians and businessmen over the next 3 years● Equip at least 500,000 aspiring Techpreneurs with skills and tools to start-up their business.● Create a platform built on trust as vendors are verified and traceable● Contribute to Nigeria's economic growth ambition of USD1 trillion● Bring in foreign exchange by enabling Nigerians to gain the skills to be hirable globally.● Reverse the brain drain by providing meaningful work for our youths
TechAdvantage Offering
The platform is built on trust.1. Online Academy: that provides access to self-paced courses, live classes on business and tech solutions.2. Online Marketplace: that connects buyers and sellers.3. Online Service Centre: that connects trained and qualified technicians with those who needs repair and other tech support.4. Online Community: for latest news and analysis, info on tech events, government programs, jobs, help resources and much more.
Africa has been practicing for centuries what is today known as stakeholder capitalism. This system has been recognized as the largest business incubator in the world as thousands of ventures are developed and established yearly through it. For the Nigerians and some Africans, it is a working system which has brought equality and peaceful coexistence in communities
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Vision
To leverage the knowledge and experience of our computer village model and scale it across the country to create millions of jobs and wealth for all those within the ecosystem.
Mission
To create millions of jobs, empower aspiring entrepreneurs, strengthen our local tech ecosystem, and create a community that brings together business owners and apprentices, technical experts and learners and a marketplace that links service providers with customers