Kwara Leads the Way: 3 Million Tech Talents Program Graduates Shine

Date: 2024-05-03

According to a news report from the New Telegraph, the Minister of Communication, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, has praised the dedication and determination of Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, in realizing the vision of nurturing 3 Million Technology Talents (3MTT) across Nigeria within the state.

During the graduation ceremony for the 3MTT Cohort (1) and the launch of the Kwara Digital Economy platform, the Minister, represented by the Community Manager for the Initiative, Ibrahim Zulkifuli, emphasized the remarkable support provided by the state government. He also commended AbdulRazaq's collaborative efforts in developing and empowering proficient learners through this initiative.

The 3MTT training program, initially introduced by the Federal Ministry, found enthusiastic participation in Kwara State. Following extensive awareness campaigns and registration, the state received over forty thousand entries in early January, earning substantial recognition from the federal authorities.

“We have all seen the digital transformation in the state and what the Honourable Minister envisioned is to ensure capacity building for everybody but we could see how it is transforming from the Kwara through the support of His Excellency, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq,” he said.

The event was graced by the Kwara State Governor who was represented by the Senior Adviser, Alhaji Sa'adu Salau; other cabinet members and government officials in the state; technocrats in the sector; and many entrepreneurs and tech experts, including the 3MTT Training graduates.

AbdulRazaq, for his part, said the ceremony signposts the reality and prosperity of the commitment of the administration to transform Kwara to a digital economy.

“We all know that this state was regarded as a civil servants state. You know the series of multi-billion naira investments we have put in place in the last five years to make sure that we transform from analogue to digital economy.

“This is because the preponderance of the younger generation, the youth, constitutes a major programme of this government,” the Governor said this on the sideline of the event.

AbdulRazaq congratulated the participants and appreciated the Minister for giving the state the right support to thrive on the digitalization drive.

“The investment essentially opens Kwara State to a lot of foreign investors in the digital economy and transforms the state from what it used to be to a digitally prepared economy in the global community.

“We thank Mr President, and we thank the Honourable Minister for his leadership and support in this regard”, the Governor added, asking the graduates to make the best use of the programme.

State Commissioner for Business, Innovation and Technology, Damilola Yusuf Adelodun, who keynoted the event alongside another techie Engr. Taofik Abdulkareem, said the gathering attests to how Governor AbdulRazaq is fostering a culture of innovation and supporting tech programmes that she noted are instrumental to creating opportunities for the upcoming tech professionals. 

She said the administration has created the Ilorin Innovation Hub to nurture and support tech talents, startups and innovations in the state.

CEO Plat Technologies Limited, Engr Taofik Abdulkareem, said the graduates have acquired a solid foundation through that 3MTT training but enjoined them to take a step further by cultivating a digital mindset.

Taofik Abdulkareem Babaita, Nigeria Computer Society

Digital mindset is about thinking differently, thinking creatively, and thinking critically in the face of complexity and ambiguity, he said.

“Remember that the journey of digital transformation is a marathon, not a sprint, and your willingness to adapt, evolve, and persevere will determine your success in the digital age”, he said.

Special Assistant to the Governor on Digital Innovation, Ishola Kayode said Kwara is one of the few states across the federation that have chosen to harness the potential of the 3 Million talents programme, an action he said typifies a purposeful leadership of the Governor.

He said the administration supported the 3MTT training with laptops for participants, provision of access to internet across the training centres, as well as distribution of gadgets as reward for outstanding participants.

 


Cloud Tag: What's trending

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

NYSC     SUBEB     Abdulazeez Arowona     Abubakar Abdulraheem     Eghe Igbinehi     Ayegbeni     Savannah Centre For Diplomacy, Democracy And Development     Gbugbu International Market     Saheed Popoola     Kwara Teaching Service Commission     Bankole Omishore     Kwara Restoration Project     Folorunsho Erubu     Abdulwahab Olarewaju Issa     Amuda Bembe     Joseph Offorjama     Odo-Owa     Sarkin Malamai     Ramat Oganija     Offa Poly     Abdulquawiy Olododo     Olatomiwa Williams     Gbugbu     Abikan     Saadu Gbogbo Iwe     Toun Okewale-Sonaiya     Oniyangi     Aliyu Salihu     Bayer AG     Wahab Isa     Ilorin Talaka Parapo (ITP)     Share/Tsaragi     Hassan Abdulazeez Elewu     Niyi Osundare     Congress For National Consensus     Ezekiel Yissa Benjamin     Ahman Patigi     Amos Sayo     Muhammad Mustapha Suleiman     Lateef Ademola Olatunji     Bayo Lawal     Patigi Regatta     Ajakaye     Ishola Moses Abiodun     Dan Iya Of Ilorin     Tsaragi/Share     Abdulrazaq Solihudeen     Ile Arugbo     Alfa Modibbo Belgore     Opolo Global Innovation Limited     Tunji Arosanyin     ASMAU PLAZA     Olupako     Najim Yaasin     Lanwa     Ilorin Water Reticulation     Monkey Pox     Siddiq Adebayo Idowu Salawu     Isiaka Saka Opobiyi     Haruna Tambiri Mohammed     Eruku     Nigerian Medical Association     Mohammed Khadijat Kubura     Dele Momodu     Women Radio     Mumini Ishola Hanafi     Unilorin     Oniyangi Kunle Sulaiman     Sabo-Oke     Wahab Abayawo     Kunle Akogun     Abubakar Kawu Baraje     Barakat Community Secondary School     Adesina Simon Sodiya     Kwara 2015     Village Alive Development Association     Ilesha Gwanara Road    

Cloud Tag: What's trending

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

Ado Ibrahim     Deji Ajani     Junior Secondary School Certificate Examinations     SUBEB     Azeez Salawu     Hamza Usman     Bello Oyebanji     Kwara Consultative Forum     Mogaji Aare     Saadu Yusuf     Afusat Nike Ibrahim     Al-Adaby     Issa Memunat Moyosore     Islamic Development Bank     Emir Of Shonga     Baruten     Turaki Of Ilorin     Ishola Moses Abiodun     CUTI     Plat Technologies     Ahmed \'Lateef     Code Of Conduct     Omoniyi     Omotoso Musa     Shoprite     ASMAU PLAZA     Opobiyi     Rafiu Olasile     AbdulGaniyu Kareem     Jumoke Gafar     Okin High School     Ijagbo     COVID-19 Palliatives     Amusement Park     Idris Garuba     Fatai Garuba Labaka     Zubair Folorunsho Erubu     Countryside Emerging Leaders Fellowship     Salihu Jibril Garbi     Read With Me     Apaokagi     Oko-Erin     Simon Sayomi     Abdullahi Biffo     KWASEIC     YAKOOYO     Shehu Adaramaja     Bature Bello     Ajeigbe     Oko-Olowo     Park     Olusegun Adeniyi     Olatunji Ayeni     Binta Abubakar-Mora     Sarah Jubril     Abiodun Jacob Ajiboye     Sa\'adatu Modibbo-Kawu     Medinat Folorunsho Salman     AIT Ilorin     Albert Ogunsola     Bamidele Adegoke     Kwara State Sports Commission     Abdullahi Imam Abdullahi     Sidikat Akaje     AbdulGafar Tosho     UITH     Obasanjo     GANZY     Wahab Abayawo     Olatinwo     Kwara State Polytechnic     Aisha Abodunrin Ibrahim     Awodun     Aliyu Kora Sabi     Federal College Of Education (Special), Afon     Abdulkadir Remi Hawawu     NULGE