Mr Abdul Wahab Osman, Founder and Team Lead, Hive Students Hub Community has urged young people to embrace emerging digital technologies such as Web3 and blockchain as tools for empowerment, innovation, and self-employment.
He said platforms such as the HIVE Blockchain provided practical opportunities for young people to showcase their creativity, build meaningful networks, and earn rewards for their contributions online.
Mr Osman, speaking at the Web3 and Blockchain Tech Summit in Tamale, said digital innovations were redefining the future of work by giving young people the freedom to create and own their content.
The summit, which brought about 150 participants from across the Northern Region, sought to equip young people with digital skills and accounts to begin their journey on the HIVE Blockchain platform.
It was supported by the HIVE Students Hub in partnership with Hacker Boost, Foodqwik, Tamale Offline Hangout, and the Students Representative Council (SRC) of the University for Development Studies (UDS).
Mr Osman advised participants to explore opportunities on the platform with patience and consistency.
He said “Your first paycheck might come at the end of one month or later. Just build good connections and be as engaging as possible.”
Mr Sahabia Yakubu, Chief Executive Officer, Hacker Boost emphasized the growing relevance of Web3 and blockchain in shaping the future of digital ownership and freedom of expression.
He explained that unlike Web2 platforms where content could be censored or deleted by central authorities, Web3 gave users complete control over their digital assets and communities.
He said “If you build millions of followers on a Web3 platform, they belong to you and not the platform. Even if a platform decides to remove you, your content and your community remain behind yours. That’s the kind of freedom Web3 offers.”
Mr Yakubu, however, identified limited access to learning resources, low public awareness, and unclear government regulations as major challenges confronting the ecosystem.
He called on the media and government to play active roles in promoting education and awareness about Web3 technologies.
Miss Najlau Zakari, a Hive blockchain enthusiast, who shared her experience, described her journey on the platform as rewarding and transformative.
She said HIVE had allowed her to earn income, build valuable networks, and learn from others.
She said, “Being a ‘new bee’ on Hive was a little bit challenging but once you get used to it, everything becomes simple.”
Ms Shaida Ajaasuma Tagra, another participant and a poet, expressed excitement about the summit and commended the organisers for creating awareness on the potential of blockchain technology.
She said learning about Web3 had opened her eyes to new ways of protecting her creative works from plagiarism.
She said “Sometimes, you write a poem and someone with more influence may claim ownership. Learning about blockchain made me realize I can share my work freely without fear.”
GNA
