…. Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq Expands Tech Education to Bridge Digital Divide
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The Kwara State Government has launched a Coding and Digital Literacy training programme aimed at equipping students from 50 public primary and junior secondary schools with essential digital skills.
The programme, spearheaded by the Office of the Special Assistant to the Governor on Digital and Innovation, Hon. Ishola Kayode, was officially flagged off on Tuesday by the Senior Adviser and Counsellor to the Governor, Alhaji Sa’adu Salau, on behalf of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq.
Speaking at the launch held at Bishop Smith Junior Secondary School, Ilorin, Salau emphasized that the initiative is part of the administration’s broader investment in education and technology.
“We are now faced with the reality of the digital revolution. So, what we have done today is to flag off the training for digital literacy in 50 schools in Kwara State,” he stated.
He added that the programme targets over 150 students in each of the selected schools and aims to provide them with a strong foundation in digital skills, ensuring they remain competitive in an increasingly technology-driven world.
Among the schools in Ilorin benefiting from the pilot phase are Queen Elizabeth School, Ilorin Grammar School, and Sheikh Alimi L.G.E.A Primary School.
Hon. Ishola highlighted the importance of digital literacy in problem-solving and community development.
“Public school students should not lag behind in the digital world. They should be digitally literate and capable of solving problems in their communities using technology,” he said.
According to him, the pilot phase includes 15 schools from Kwara Central, 13 from the North, and 22 from the South, with plans for expansion after a data-driven assessment of the programme’s impact.
Mrs. Akanbi Janet Ayoola, Principal of Bishop Smith College (Junior Session), commended the initiative, describing it as one of the best decisions by the state government in an era where technology and artificial intelligence play a crucial role in daily life.
Students, including Opadili Dorcas Boluwatife and Akinola Kolawole Abdulrahman, expressed their gratitude to the government, promising to make the most of the opportunity to enhance their digital knowledge and compete on a global scale.
