Bolt Nigeria opens an online learning center to educate 100 drivers every week for three months

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Bolt, a well-known ride-hailing service, has introduced an online training course for drivers using its app. This development represents the second phase of the Accelerator Programme, which was started in September with the goal of encouraging and advancing mobility entrepreneurship among drivers, as said in a statement provided to wakenews.

The company described it as a custom online training centre and stated that its drivers’ business growth competencies will be the object of attention for the training centre. The well-known online learning platform Coursera and its in-person implementation partner PM4Success will work together to manage the online training centre.

Bolt Accelerator and Den Initiative

Two months have passed since the business introduced the Bolt Den project as a component of its accelerator programme. The accelerator offers a €25,000 seed money intended to help Bolt drivers with their creative business ideas. According to the corporation, the Den is a clear demonstration of its dedication to empowering individuals who are driven to succeed as entrepreneurs.

According to the corporation, 1,275 drivers applied for the acceleration programme, which was given a scorecard. Of these applications, 100 drivers have advanced to the ideation step after successfully completing the application process. These one hundred drivers have taken part in intensive ideation workshops designed to equip them with the essential skills required to effectively construct and develop their company proposals.

The top 20 drivers—out of 100—who are judged to have the most creative and promising business ideas will move on to the rigorous boot camp stage. According to the firm, this portion of the Bolt Den programme is carefully designed to get participants ready for the next phase.

The completion of the accelerator programme is expected to occur on November 20, 2023, which is also known as Pitch Day. Here, a team of judges will hear the business proposals and concepts that the participating drivers have to offer. The best concepts will obtain the initial funding needed to make their goals a reality.

Yahaya Mohammed, the country manager for Bolt Nigeria, expressed his happiness and stated the team is looking forward to seeing what the chosen drivers would be able to do with their ideas.

“We are amazed and truly delighted with the turnout for the Accelerator program and the enthusiasm shown by drivers. We strongly believe in the potential of this initiative to empower drivers and we are excited to see what these innovative entrepreneurs accomplish”.

Yahaya Mohammed, Country Manager

Managing Director of PM4Sucess International Dr. David Emumena called the programme a “beacon of opportunity” for drivers in his remarks. He shared his conviction that all drivers have the capacity for success and that his organisation is dedicated to fostering their spirit of entrepreneurship and bridging the gap to prepare them for a better future.

Hadi Moussa, Managing Director of EMEA at Coursera, expressed his excitement about the digital learning platform’s ability to help Bolt drivers realise their potential and encourage entrepreneurship.

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