Financial Institution Training Company (FITC), a world-class technology-driven knowledge organization has launched the FITC Youth Connect Initiative focusing on youth empowerment, employability and supports youth-led innovation in Africa.
To herald this, the organization has launched the maiden edition of its essay competition for undergraduates in higher institutions of learning across Africa.
Tagged “Youth Connect Essay Challenge”, the competition seeks to promote creative talents and spur innovative thinking among young people in Africa with the theme, “Accelerating Growth and Development in Africa: The Role of Technology and Innovation”.
CEO FITC, Chizor Malize, told newsmen in Lagos that given the wealth of talents and resources in Africa, there is an explosive opportunity for growth and development.
Malize noted that to achieve this, technology plays a crucial role and its adoption will accelerate economic growth and development on the continent.
“The realities of modern civilization have shown that technology can speed up significant improvements in the social and political conditions of nations and can be a vehicle for innovative solutions to local challenges.
Malize disclosed that 1,000 word entries which close on August 31st, 2020 would be judged on originality, creativity, and appropriateness to the theme and context.
The first prize winner would go home with $1000, laptop, leadership certification programme and one year mentorship programme; 2nd prize: $500, laptop and one year mentorship programme and third prize: laptop and one-year Mentorship Programme.
