The Kwara State Free Summer Coding and Digital Literacy Boot Camp (2024 edition) came to an end on Wednesday, with Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq restating his administration's commitment to talent discovery and investment in youth development.

The programme was organized by the office of the Special Assistant on Digital Innovations, Hon Kayode Ishola, and had taken place during the school holiday in 6 different centres across the state.

These centers include Ansarul Islam School, Gure, and Etsu Maman Junior School, Gure both in Baruten LGA; Queen Elizabeth School, Ilorin (Ilorin West); Government Secondary School Afon (Asa); Offa Grammar School, Offa (Offa) and Government Secondary School Omu-Aran in Irepodun LGA respectively.

At the closing ceremony in Ilorin, Governor AbdulRazaq expressed his joy and satisfaction with what he called a brilliant performance by the participants, especially during the exhibition stage.

He said the session further signals there is hope for a better future of Nigeria especially in the digital space.

"This is the first free digital coding programme for the students to display their talent like this, it is really amazing and I must commend the office of the Special Assistant on Digital Innovation for this laudable initiative", The Governor said.
through the Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development Hajia Sa'adatu Modibbo Kawu, who represented him.

He said his administration will continue to create an enabling environment for youth development and talent discovery with a view to producing youth with global citizenship.

The ceremony featured prize presentations for the outstanding students and colourful exhibitions by the participants on google template, software development, budget planner, and traffic light system built from scratch, among other programmes.

Dignitaries at the event included a member of Kwara State House of Assembly, Hon Rukayat Motunrayo Shittu; Commissioner for Water Resources, Hon Usman Lade; Commissioner for Environment, Hon Nafisat Buge; Special Adviser on Education, Dr Adetola Salahu; Special Assistant to the Governor on Humanitarian Affairs, Hon Abdulateef Adebara; dozens of students and teachers as well as parents of the participants.

Dr Adetola, for her part, described the programme as a laudable initiative aimed at promoting youth development in the digital space.

She urged the participants to make good use of the knowledge they have gained during the coding class.

Hon Kayode Ishola, in his remarks, said the programme showcases the immense potential of the youth and the boundless opportunities that digital literacy and technology can unlock.

"In a world where the language of innovation is code, and where the future is shaped by technology, we must equip our young people with the tools they need to compete on a global scale,” he said.

"The importance of digital skills acquisition cannot be overstated. It is the foundation upon which the future of work, communication, and creativity will be built. By providing our youth with the skills to innovate, create, and problem-solve, we are preparing them not only for careers in technology but also for leadership in every sector of society."

He commended the visionary leadership of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, who he said is committed to building a Kwara that is powered by innovation and technology.

He also appreciated the contributions and support of various MDAs, organizations, partners, and individuals who made immense contributions to the success of the programme.

"This administration recognizes that the future belongs to those who can harness the power of technology, and it is laying the groundwork for a state where young people are not just consumers of technology but creators and innovators,” he said.

“Under the leadership of Governor AbdulRazaq, Kwara is fast becoming a state where our students, even at the secondary school level, are being empowered with digital skills that will enable them to compete favourably with their peers across the globe."

The keynote speakers, Prof Abiodun Musa Aibinu, who is the Vice Chancellor, Summit University, Offa and Co-founder CyBlack, Dr Iretioluwa Akerele, in their separate submissions, stressed the need for youth to harness the digital space in order to become global citizens.


Mashood, Abdulrafiu Agboola
Deputy Chief Press Secretary
Government House Ilorin
September 19, 2024.

MEEVEET:

Based on what exactly?

jmoore:
Clowns!! Tinubu government should sell petrol from portharcourt refinery to African countries in naira.


Dangote will be laughing at this stupid idea. You don't want him to earn in dollars?

DeLaRue:
Nice thought, as it would potentially strengthen the naira.

But West African countries will need to hold naira, instead of dollars and Euros. Many of them will not want to do so. Naira is of no use to them.

And petrol is available from many sources around the world, so Nigeria cannot insist on naira, otherwise they'll buy from other sources.

Salewa97:
Good proposal from the group

It would help in strengthening our currency

Good to see some of the Nigeria's currency exchange rate crisis solution being proposed by a Nigeria group, not foreign NGOs

2aces:
A country with an unquenchable hunger for the dollar will never accept this proposal, even if their lives depends on it

magoo10:
And it is only fuel supplied by an indigenous company that you can boast to export that will warrant Africa countries to have their reserve in naira
Giant of Africa indeed

lordm:
Great idea

Adblg0610:
This is a thought straight out of the box.

It’s a very creative and unusual idea that will definitely strengthen our currency, if other countries are given the option of buying our products in Naira.

It would stem the mad rush for the dollars and engrave President Bola Tinubu’s name in gold.

Yo shinai, Yo kangai- good thinking, good product.

Melagros:
COMRADES, those countries shouldn't think of rejoining ECOWAS, simple

Melagros:
COMRADES, those countries shouldn't think of rejoining ECOWAS, simple