In a remarkable demonstration of commitment to human capital development, digital empowerment and youth advancement, Engr. Yusuff Olatunji Busari has announced an eight-week free training programme in Data Science and Machine Learning to commemorate his birthday.
The initiative, which is designed to equip participants with relevant digital skills and position them for opportunities in the rapidly evolving technology industry, will accommodate 60 participants drawn from across Nigeria, with special consideration for applicants from Oyo and Ebonyi States.
The training, which will be conducted entirely online at no cost to successful applicants, is expected to provide participants with practical knowledge and hands-on experience in some of the most sought-after areas of the global technology ecosystem.
According to the programme details, 46 of the available slots have been specifically allocated to Oyo and Ebonyi States, with one participant to be selected from each of the 33 local government areas in Oyo State and 13 local government areas in Ebonyi State.
The remaining 14 slots will be open to applicants from other states across Nigeria, including Oyo and Ebonyi States, with the final selection to be determined based on the birthday celebrant’s preference.
The eight-week programme will run five days every week and will feature an intensive learning experience covering Python for data analysis, statistics and probability, data cleaning and visualisation, machine learning models, model evaluation and deployment, as well as a real-world capstone project.
Participants who successfully complete the programme will also receive certificates of completion, further strengthening their professional profiles and prospects in the technology-driven employment market.
The training will be facilitated by Dr. Olalekan Samuel Ogungley, a Senior Lecturer at the University of Venda, South Africa, who is an accomplished Artificial Intelligence expert, Machine Learning Engineer, founder, researcher and professional in intelligent systems design and development.
Engr. Yusuff Olatunji Busari, the organiser of the initiative, is a distinguished Civil Engineer and Data Analyst with professional affiliations and qualifications, including FAISM, FIPMA, FNATE, MNSE and CORE Reg.
The birthday initiative reflects a purposeful decision to celebrate another year by creating opportunities for others, particularly young people and aspiring professionals seeking to acquire relevant skills, expand their knowledge and become active contributors to the digital economy.
Application Requirements and Deadline
Interested applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Undergraduates: Must provide evidence of current undergraduate status, such as an admission letter.
- Graduates and working-class applicants: Must provide proof of qualification, such as a certificate or valid work identification.
- Local Government Identification: Applicants must provide evidence of their local government area of origin.
- Application Submission: Applications should be submitted via email to [pepexplained@gmail.com]
The application deadline is November 11, 2026, while the list of successful applicants is scheduled for publication on November 12, 2026, on the Facebook page of Busari Yusuff Adeniyi Olatunji.
The online training is scheduled to commence on November 16, 2026.
With the increasing importance of Artificial Intelligence, data analytics and machine learning in today’s global economy, the initiative is expected to provide a valuable opportunity for beneficiaries to acquire practical digital competencies without the financial burden often associated with specialised technology training.
Beyond the birthday celebration, Engr. Busari’s initiative sends a powerful message about the importance of investing in people, promoting digital inclusion and empowering the next generation with the knowledge and skills required to thrive in an increasingly technology-driven world.
