GetBundi launches free digital training for Nigerians with disabilities

GetBundi Education Technology is targeting economic independence for 1,000 Nigerians living with disabilities through a three-month digital skills training programme. The fully funded initiative is sponsored by the Ford Foundation and runs from October 2 to December 31, 2026. It is designed to expand access to employment, freelancing, and entrepreneurship for participants.

Participants will learn digital marketing, graphic design, or video editing. The organisers selected these courses because they can create income opportunities and be learned using smartphones. Participants will also receive live classes, practical assignments, masterclasses, mentorship, and internet data support.

Legal Education and Support

The programme includes legal education on rights under Nigeria's Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities Prohibition Act, 2018. GetBundi engaged legal professionals to deliver eight practical classes on the Act. Emma Nwagwu, a legal practitioner at Emma Nwagwu & Co., stated that the sessions will help participants identify discrimination, document violations, and seek appropriate remedies.

Osita Oparaugo, founder of GetBundi, spoke at the virtual onboarding ceremony. He stated that the initiative aims to move disability inclusion beyond advocacy. Ike Ogbuebile, chief executive officer of Encase Consulting and chair of The Uplyft Group USA, delivered the keynote address and noted that the skills can help participants pursue global employment opportunities.

Uloma Obike, special assistant to ChiChi Aniagolu, regional director for West Africa at the Ford Foundation, represented the foundation at the event. She stated that the organisation supports initiatives that reduce inequality and expand economic opportunities for marginalised communities. Oparaugo warned beneficiaries against paying anyone for access to the training, stating that the programme is completely free.