Nigerian Technologist and Social Entrepreneur, Gbenga Sesun reports on the Ajegunle Project set up to create entrepreneurship opportunities using ICTs in one of Lagos's slums with a population of some 3 million people.

The vision of Ajegunle.org is: “[a] new Ajegunle, transformed through the application of Information Communications Technology and Entrepreneurship opportunities; creating role models that will drive socio-economic development in the underserved community.” While the overall objective of the project is to create better livelihoods through ICT opportunities, the project’s specific objectives include capacity building for 25 trainees every quarter. These youth are equipped with ICT and entrepreneurship skills which they pass on to other youth, along with the opportunity to start their own businesses. Three of our trainees have earned the opportunity to intern with the Trade and Investment division of the UK Deputy High Commission in Lagos while another three will soon resume at Afrinvest West Africa.... Continued..........