NCS Executives Visit Kwara Free Summer Coding Bootcamp, Commend State Government's Digital Literacy Initiative

Date: 2024-09-02

The executives of the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) Kwara State Chapter paid a visit to Queen Elizabeth Secondary School, a designated venue for the ongoing Kwara Free Summer Coding and Digital Literacy Bootcamp.

This is contained in a press release from the Society signed by its publicity secretary, Mr Taofik Ahmed

This 6-week initiative, spearheaded by the Kwara State Government under the leadership of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, aims to equip students in public schools with essential skills in coding, programming, and digital literacy.

The boot camp, which is being organised through the office of the Senior Special Assistant on Digital Economy, Mr. Kayode Ishola, is strategically distributed across six centres, with two centres chosen from each of the state's three senatorial districts. This ensures wide access to the training, which focuses on enhancing technological skills and providing opportunities for young students in the state.

During the visit, Engr. Taofik Abdulkareem, Chairman of the NCS Kwara Chapter, expressed his enthusiasm for the programme. He highlighted that it offers students a strong foundation in coding and algorithmic thinking, crucial components in the fast-evolving ICT sector. He praised the state government's foresight in launching such a transformative initiative and reaffirmed NCS's continued commitment to collaborating with the government on its digital transformation goals. Engr. Abdulkareem also mentioned NCS's other key initiatives, including the NCS Whizkid National Competition, which helps nurture young tech talents by enabling their participation in ICT competitions at zonal, state, and national levels.

In a statement, Dr. James Ayeni, the Secretary of NCS Kwara Chapter, applauded the state government for its bold step towards enhancing digital literacy and recommended integrating coding into the regular secondary school curriculum. He emphasised that this would help embed a culture of daily ICT engagement among students in Kwara State, further boosting their digital proficiency.

In response, Mr. Kayode Ishola, the Senior Special Assistant on Digital Economy, expressed his gratitude to the NCS delegation for their visit and encouragement. He urged the society to conduct spot assessments and provide feedback to improve the ongoing bootcamp, especially as preparations are made for the upcoming student exhibition, where participants will showcase their tech projects.

The NCS delegation, which included the chapter's Financial Secretary Mrs. Oyeranti Obisesan, Public Relations Officer Mr. Taofik Abiodun Ahmed, and other members including Mr. Issah Yusuf Bolaji, Mrs. Enilara Adefila, and Mr. Ayinla, toured the training centres to observe the students' progress.

In his closing remarks, Engr. Abdulkareem pledged that the Kwara NCS chapter would sponsor significant rewards for the top-performing students at the upcoming exhibition. These incentives are intended to motivate students to continue excelling in their journey towards digital and technological excellence, further cementing Kwara's role as a leader in ICT development.

 

Cloud Tag: What's trending

Click on a word/phrase to read more about it.

Col. Taiwo     Tinubu Legacy Forum     Adebara     Folaranmi Aro     Agor     JAAC     Moji Makanjuola     Michael Ologundea     Michael Imoudu National Institute For Labour Studies     Hakeem Idris     Yusuf Zulu-Gambari     Offa Descendants Union     Aremu Bose Deborah     Nigerian Supreme Council For Islamic Affairs     Osuwa     Owode Market     Abdulmumin Yinka Ajia     Belgore     Peculiar Allowance     Aisha Ahman Pategi     Agboola Abdulraheem     Kamaldeen Ajibade     Olabode George Towoju     Igbomina     Ayodele Olaosebikan     Eghe Igbinehi     Abubakar Kawu Baraje     Forgo Battery     HAMFAT Clinic And Maternity     Lotus Bank     Jimoh Olusola Imam     Abegunde Goke     Abdul-Rahoof Bello     Muyideen Ajani Bello     Adeleke Ogungbe     IFK     Ilorin West/Asa Federal Constituency     Lanre Badmas     Omu Aran     Basit Olatunji     Gbajabiamila     Barakat Community Secondary School     Kawu     Abubakar Abdullahi Bata     Saba Jibril     Gaa Olobi     March 28     Wahab Agbaje     Saliu Tunde Bello     Oko-Erin     Bolaji Gambari     Ashiru     Sadiq Buhari     Kwara State Fire Service     Olaitan Buraimoh     Tafidan Kaiama     Kwara 2023     Olabimpe Olani     Abdulfatai Baakini     Ilorin Amusement Park     Sunset Workers     Yakubu Dogara     Kisira     Oke-opin     Ahmed Ayinla Jimoh     Owo Arugbo     Damilola Yusuf Adelodun     Ayoade Akinnibosun     Alapado     Abdulrazaq Solihudeen     UITH     Bond     Danhawa     Gambari     Ilorin     Joseph Bamigboye     Abdulwahab Ololele    

Cloud Tag: What's trending

Click on a word/phrase to read more about it.

Ibrahim Abiodun     Lawan     Ahmad Olayiwola Kamaldeen     Dan Masanin     Simeon Sayomi     Alabi Lawal     Shehu Alimi Foundation     Sulu Babaita Isiaka     IQRA College     Kwara State Television     Garuba Alikinla Shittu     Edret Sabi Abel     Abiodun Jacob Ajiboye     Ilorin.Info     Mohammed Yahaya Barki     AbdulGafar Tosho     Ayekale     Alanamu     Abdulkadir Jimoh     Ado Ibrahim     Tafida     Kunle Okeowo     Sango-UITH Road     Javed Khan     Oloye     Baba Issa     Umar Ahmed Gunu     Harmony Holdings     Saka Isau     Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa     Abdulrazaq Akorede     Oba David Oyerinola Adedunmoye     Saeedat Aliyu     Taiwo Joseph     Soffiyyallah Kamaldeen     Salihu Jibril Garbi     Government Girls’ Day Secondary School Pakata     KWAFFA     Dunmade     Sheikh Ridhwanullah     Peter Amogbonjaye     Ibrahim Bio     Gafaru Olayiwola Olorisade     Aishat Mohammed Lawal     Yusuf A. Usman     Jumoke Gafar     John Kehinde Salako     Salihu Alhaji Musa     Abdulazeez Uthman     Toyin Sanusi     Owu Fall     Paul Odama     Yusuf Ibitokun Sherifat     Katibi Ibraheem Adeola     Sidikat Alaya     Oke Sunna     Kayode Zubair     Kwara 2023     Elese Of Igbaja     Code Of Conduct Bureau     Yusuf AbdulRasheed     Tayo Alao     Abubakar Kawu Baraje     Shuaibu Yaman Abdullahi     Kumbi Titilope     New Nigeria People’s Party     Agor     Isiaka Rafiu Mope     Maimunat Oniyangi     Ahman Pategi University     Aliyu Sabi     AbdulRazaq AbduMajeed Alaro     Kishira     Shagari     Mahee Abdulkadir     Bello Taoheed Abubakar     Muhammadu Gobir