The Taraba government, in collaboration with the Algorand Foundation, has initiated strategies to boost local content technologies to enhance economic growth among the youths.

Gideon Nonso, commissioner for digital economy and innovation, made the declaration on Friday at a two-day regional hackathon event in Jalingo.

Mr Nonso, who noted that the state government, in collaboration with the Algorand Foundation, organised the event with the aim of developing indigenous talents, charged participants to give in their best in order to consolidate the government efforts.

The commissioner appreciated the Algorand company for having interest in the state, assuring them of the government’s commitment towards ensuring an enabling atmosphere for investors within and outside the state.

He stressed the need for collaboration and creativity in advancing technological growth in the interest of community development.

The country head, Algorand Foundation in Nigeria, Ben Onuoha, revealed that the hackathon would serve as an educational experience that would build solutions that can be used in Taraba, Nigeria, and globally.

Mr Onuoha said that the workshop would equip web developers in the state to understand how technology works.

Mr Onuoha added that the event with over 100 participants would end with a competition where the winners would get prizes.

He commended Governor Agbu Kefas for creating the ministry of digital economy and innovations, adding that the impact would be great on the youth.

The country head advised the youth in the state to take advantage of the partnership and the platform, which was intended to stimulate their economic growth.

Several ICT experts were assembled across the country for the workshop.

One of the participants, Philemon Yakubu, appreciated both the Taraba government and the Algorand Foundation for the opportunity given to the youths.

Mr Yakubu said that the workshop would go a long way in enhancing the digital economy of the Taraba youths.

(NAN)