Uzodimma Builds AI Learning Centre In Imo, Targets Jobs, Innovation Growth

Governor Hope Uzodimma has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to digital transformation and youth empowerment with the establishment of the Imo Digital Center Limited, an AI-driven learning and innovation hub designed to build on the successes of the Skill-Up Imo initiative.

According to the governor, the centre is conceived as a world-class training institution that will equip residents with cutting-edge technological skills, including artificial intelligence and other emerging digital fields, while also serving as a hub for enterprise development, digital solutions, and innovation-driven growth.

Speaking after inspecting the facility, Uzodimma expressed satisfaction with the level of progress recorded so far, noting that the development signals a significant leap in the state’s quest to become a leading digital economy.

He added that the project is expected to generate substantial employment opportunities for the people, both directly and indirectly, while positioning Imo as a competitive player in the global technology ecosystem.

The governor further stated that the initiative is strategically designed to nurture a new generation of entrepreneurs who will drive economic expansion and create sustainable wealth.

“This is our target. This is for you, ndi Imo,” he said, reiterating that the project is tailored to benefit the people of the state and secure their future in a rapidly evolving digital world.