Code Camp Africa to teach teens how to code and create apps

Four major firms are partnering in a five-year summer development programme that aims to teach teenagers computer programming, coding and app development.

The initiators said they intend to groom manpower for an ICT-rich future in Africa.

Code Camp Africa, a technology capacity development company, will run the summer skills acquisition programme at Lekki, Lagos, teaching the youngsters coding, the computer language used to develop apps, websites and software.

The programme, which commences on July 25 and runs for four weeks, is supported by Andela, Angelos Foods, and Diamond Bank (the lead sponsor).

Edwin Momife, chief promoter of Code Camp Africa, said the idea is to equip the participants with skills and cognitive ability to use ICT to solve problems.

“Digital is the language of today and more so of tomorrow. Africans need to be able to solve problems in their environment with modern technology now epitomised by the computer,” he said.

“We believe that when children are taught how to code early in life, the African dream benefits.”

Participants register online on the codecampafrica.com website and can also pay online.

Andela, a leading software development company, recruits the most talented developers in Africa and shapes them into leading programmers. It then outsources them to technology firms and start-ups across the world.

Angelos Food Services Group specialises in the preparation and sale of healthy light meals for various markets, including airlines and direct sales to customers. It’s Lagos outlets would soon be opened.