Delta Universities Expand Digital Entrepreneurship Opportunities Through Global Partnership

Efforts to equip young people with practical digital skills received a boost recently as Global Wissen Consult deepened its collaboration with institutions in Delta State aimed at preparing students for opportunities in the digital economy.

The development was highlighted during a courtesy visit by a delegation from Global Wissen Consult, led by Miss Nathalie Sundelin, to the Delta State Commissioner for Higher Education, Prof. Nyerhovwo Tonukari.

During the meeting, Sundelin presented a report on the organization’s ongoing work with state-owned universities, outlining progress made in providing digital entrepreneurship training to students across Delta State.

The initiative is designed to help students develop skills that extend beyond traditional classroom learning, exposing them to emerging opportunities in technology, innovation, and digital business. With digital competence increasingly becoming a requirement in today’s global workforce, the programme seeks to prepare young people for both employment and self-employment opportunities.

Global Wissen Consult, a Swedish-Nigerian social development enterprise, focuses on addressing digital literacy challenges among African youths through practical and modern learning approaches. Its programmes emphasize hands-on training, innovation, and entrepreneurship, helping participants acquire skills that can be applied in real-world settings.

The partnership with Delta State-owned universities reflects a growing recognition of the role digital education can play in tackling youth unemployment and encouraging innovation among students.

Education experts have increasingly stressed the need for institutions of higher learning to complement academic qualifications with technology-driven skills that enable graduates to adapt to changing workplace demands and create opportunities for themselves.

As the collaboration continues, stakeholders say initiatives that combine education, technology, and entrepreneurship could help bridge the gap between classroom learning and the skills needed to succeed in an increasingly digital world.