EdTech startups, driven by robust venture funding, are revolutionizing education across Africa, offering innovative learning solutions amidst challenges in job market alignment. At the Mastercard EdTech Conference in Abuja, the focus on preparing students for future jobs underscored the sector’s pivotal role. With Africa annually producing 10 million graduates but employing only three million, bridging this gap necessitates closer academia-industry ties, as emphasized by Dr. Nkemdilim Iheanachor of Lagos Business School. The true impact of EdTech lies in job creation and upskilling for digital futures, crucial for Africa to compete globally. Amidst discussions led by Tochukwu Ezeukwu of AVPA on EdTech’s purpose, the urgency remains clear: preparing Africans for evolving job markets through tech-enabled skills development like data analysis and AI.
