UNIZIK students get training on crypto currency at Blockchain Conference

About 2,000 students of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, have received training on trading cryptocurrency to achieve financial independence while in school. They learned how to use Yellow Card and Blockchain for this purpose.

The UNIZIK Blockchain Conference took place at the Chike Okoli Centre for Entrepreneurship Studies in UNIZIK Awka. This event was organized by the Stakeholders in Blockchain Technology Association of Nigeria (SiBAN) in collaboration with the Anambra State ICT Agency, Yellow Card, Crypto Bootcamp Community, and UNIZIK Blockchain Lab. The conference’s theme was “Opportunities in Blockchain and the Future of Web3.”

During the event, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Anambra State ICT Agency, Mr. Fred Agbata, represented by the Executive Assistant to the Governor on Digital Transformation, Mr. Harrison Onuoha, commended the organizers for their efforts in promoting blockchain technology statewide. He emphasized the commitment of Governor Prof Chukwuma Charles Soludo’s government to creating a favorable environment for the thriving of blockchain technology.

The President of SiBAN, Mr. Obinna Iwuno, spoke about the importance of blockchain technology in the 21st century and the need for young people to familiarize themselves with it. He emphasized the value and potential of blockchain technology for Africa, encouraging participants to acquire the necessary skills to become service providers and innovators in the blockchain ecosystem.

Paolo Abamwa, Marketing Manager at Yellow Card Nigeria, explained their mission to ensure financial inclusion for every African. Yellow Card provides cryptocurrency exchange services, including Yellow Pay, a feature for cross-border money transfers across 17 African countries.

The event featured panel discussions where participants discussed personal branding, contributing to societal needs, building experience, networking, engaging in volunteerism, and mastering technology to solve real-world problems. Students who attended expressed their readiness to share their knowledge and unlock opportunities in blockchain.

Overall, the event was a success, with many students displaying enthusiasm and a strong desire to learn more about cryptocurrency, blockchain, and improving their finances.

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