Aptech, a renowned pioneer in education and IT training institute said it has offered 76 Nigerian students 50 per cent scholarships worth 621 million naira in collaboration with Middlesex University, London.
The Nigerian students who are seeking admission into the United Kingdom universities under its roadmap to an affordable international degree scheme.
This Aptech revealed at just concluded 16th edition of its Career Quest in partnership with the Middlesex University London & Dubai.
According to the firm, this year’s event delivered beyond expectations, offering exciting opportunities and valuable insights to aspiring students, parents, and professionals across the nation. Last year, scholarships worth 362.7 Million Naira were offered to the students.
However, these scholarships will alleviate financial burdens and help ambitious students pursue quality education.
Aptech Career Quest – the biggest career fest in Nigeria in association with Middlesex University, London, and Dubai attracted an even bigger audience this year via online webinars and on-ground seminars.
The event, held in association with Middlesex University, London, and Dubai, featured a dynamic blend of Career Guidance, I.T. Industry Insights, Seminars, and Webinars by esteemed Industry Experts.
These sessions provided invaluable insights into the latest trends, emerging technologies, and career prospects in the field of Information Technology.
The 16th edition of Aptech Career Quest was a two-fold engagement, with on-ground seminars conducted across major cities in Nigeria including Abeokuta, Lagos, Abuja, and Calabar from August 6th to 15th. Industry experts from Middlesex University, London, Dubai, and Aptech interacted directly with participants, offering personalized guidance and sharing their wealth of knowledge.
Following the on-ground seminars, a virtual webinar with over 510 participants was conducted on August 26th and 27th. These webinars ensured participants could benefit from the event regardless of their location, providing widespread access to valuable insights and opportunities.
Aptech has a strong presence in Nigeria with centers in all major cities including Lagos, Abuja, Uyo, Awka, Enugu, Owerri, Umuahia, Port Harcourt, Calabar, Kano, Kaduna, Ibadan, Awka, Asaba, Abeokuta, Ota, Benin City, Osogbo and Onitsha.
Middlesex University, London, a prestigious institution with a century-old legacy of excellence in education, played a crucial role in the event, offering students the opportunity to pursue international degrees with the Advanced Diploma in Software Engineering (ADSE) and Aptech Certified Network Specialist (ACNS) programs. These programs enable students to study abroad during the final year of their BSc. (Hons) Degree at Middlesex University, London’s campuses, saving significantly on expenses and facilitating an international degree through a Credit Transfer Facility.
Commenting on the successful conclusion of Aptech Career Quest, Nigeria, the Executive Vice President/ Head of International Business, Aptech Limited, Kallol Mukherjee, said, “The 16th edition of Aptech Career Quest was designed to provide a comprehensive platform for empowering students in Nigeria with essential knowledge and opportunities. We are thrilled with the event’s success and the impact it has had. Congratulations to all the students who participated and benefitted from our sessions and seminars.”
Also representative from Middlesex University, London, Ms. Oluchi Nwambara, said, “We are proud to partner with Aptech for this remarkable event. Education transforms lives, and our collaboration has given Nigerian students access to world-class education and international opportunities. We are committed to supporting academic excellence and nurturing future leaders, and we look forward to continuing this partnership to empower even more students in Nigeria.”
According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), activities in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) in Nigeria, activities in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) contributed to 16.66% of Nigeria’s real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Q4 2023.
