Honeywell Group Limited (HGL) has partnered with the Lagos State Government and Lagos Innovates, the tech initiative of the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF), to support the development of Lagos’ tech ecosystem through a structured talent development programme.
The initiative, facilitated under the Lagos Innovates banner, is aimed at equipping aspiring tech entrepreneurs with the tools, knowledge, and mentorship needed to build sustainable startups and compete globally.
Long-Term Support from Honeywell Group
The programme has received consistent support from Honeywell Group over the past three years, with a core objective of nurturing the best tech startups and founders in Lagos State. It focuses on providing access to training, infrastructure, and business resources that are vital for startup success in a globally competitive digital economy.
What the Partners Are Saying
Tomi Otudeko, Head of Corporate Services at Honeywell Group, emphasized the company’s commitment to long-term community impact:
“Creating long-term value for Nigeria and its people has always been at the heart of Honeywell Group’s mission.
We are invested in impacting our communities, and the tech ecosystem in Lagos is filled with ideas that can revolutionise how we think and operate as a society.
We also understand that these young minds need support in accessing the tools and the people required to grow their ideas. It is our duty to support them in any way that we can.”
Teju Abisoye, Executive Secretary of LSETF, also spoke on the partnership’s potential to shape the future of tech in Lagos:
“We are delighted to partner with Honeywell Group to develop a talent pool of tech entrepreneurs who can compete favourably with their peers across the world.
LSETF and Honeywell Group are committed to ensuring that young people are equipped to drive the growing tech ecosystem in Lagos and Nigeria at large.
Through this partnership, we hope to cement Lagos’ position as the leading destination for start-ups in Africa.”
About the Training Programme
The partnership delivers a comprehensive 24-week training programme designed to build in-demand tech skills across multiple fields. Areas of training include:
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Full-Stack Web Development (React JS, Node.js, Express, MongoDB, API Development)
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Mobile App Development (React Native, API Development)
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Python for Web and Data Science (OOP, Django, Data Science)
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Frontend Engineering & UI/UX Design (HTML, CSS, ES6, React JS)
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Other technical and entrepreneurial modules tailored to startup development
The training will also provide access to Integrated Development Environments (IDEs), mentorship, and entrepreneurial content to support capacity building and innovation.
What You Should Know
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The initiative is part of Lagos State’s broader effort to position itself as Africa’s top startup destination.
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The programme supports job creation, digital skill development, and youth empowerment.
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Lagos Innovates provides access to a tech-focused curriculum tailored to the gig economy and the start-up ecosystem.
