Domineum, a London-based Blockchain-as-a-Service (BaaS) startup, is set to train up to 100,000 students under the umbrella of the Nigerian Association of Computer Science Students (NACOS) in blockchain and emerging technologies.

As announced, the association seeks to ensure that young people, who are seen as the future leaders in digital technologies, acquire the right skills they need to be agents of change and contribute their share to the Nigerian economy.

Africa has often been seen as an untapped region when it comes to blockchain-related initiatives. While the region is known as a major hub in terms of growth and adoption of blockchain-related innovations.

When it comes to cryptocurrency trading activities, Nigeria has consistently ranked above other African countries as well as emerging countries in other parts of the world. Domineum’s move to train budding professionals will seek to bridge the gap between what Nigeria currently lacks and what it needs to stay high on the radar as one of the most recognized crypto hotspots in the world.

“The NACOS/DOMINEUM partnership is a strategic collaboration that will make a significant difference for all students studying computer science-related courses at tertiary institutions in Nigeria,” said Geoffrey Weli-Wosu, CEO of Domineum Blockchain Solutions, adding that ” Young people hold the future of IT in Nigeria, and it is critical that they are invested and supported with the necessary resources, connections and opportunities to excel.”

Cryptocurrency and blockchain related education represents one of the most proactive ways to build capacity in the nascent ecosystem and empower the next generation of developers. Stakeholders in the crypto world, including exchanges and layer 1 and 2 protocols, are investing heavily in blockchain-related education.

Until now, most of these programs have spawned a series of hackathons that have spawned innovative projects that serve the broader crypto ecosystem.

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