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.

Quranic Recitation Competition     Oke-Ode     Olomu Of Omu-Aran     Oja-Oba     HICA     Nigerian Correctional Service     Nagode     Sayomi     Taofeek Sanusi     Funmilayo Oniwa     SARS     Jebba     Toyin Falola     Oluwole Dupe     Suleiman Ajadi     Demola Banu     Esinrogunjo     Budo Egba     Bareke     Paul Odama     Undergraduate Bursary     Emmanuel Bello     Damilola Yusuf Adelodun     Facemasks     AGM Professional Services     Bola Shagaya     AbdulRaheem Ahmad Shayi     Abdullahi Imam Abdullahi     Hijaab     Alfa Yahaya Road     Shonga     Forgo Battery Company Limited     Valsolar-Kwara Company Limited     Isau     2023 Elections     Erubu Oba Zubair     Wahab Isa     Tunji Folami     Halimat Yusuf     Gbemisola Oguntimehin     Nurudeen Muhammed     UNILORIN Alumni Association     Temi Kolawole     Abdulmajeed Abdullahi     Bolakale Kawu Agaka     Sabi     Michael Nzekwe     Yusuf Amuda Gobir     Lateef Ademola Olatunji     Mahmud Babatunde Baker     Adamu Atta     Chemiroy Nigeria Limited     Tafida Of Kaiama     Usman Rifun     ER-KANG     Isiaka Alikinla     Saliu Ajia     Ope Saraki     Apata Ajele Secondary School     A.G.F Abdulrasaq     Ishaq Oloyede     Salihu Yahaya     Bayo Ajia     AIT Ilorin     Odo-Owa     John Kehinde Salako     Ademola Kiyesola     Oya State     Abdullah Janet Amudat     Lithium Deposit     Umar Danladi Shero     Garba Ayodele Wahab     Bola Magaji     Baba Issa Awoye     Oni Adebayo     Vishvas KOZ Tractors     Issa Oloruntogun    

Cloud Tag: What's trending

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

Okeose Christian Cementary     Aro Yahaya     Bola Shagaya     Muhammadu Gobir     Abdul-Rasheed Na\'Allah     Nigerian Medical Association     Igbaja     Jide Oyinloye     Theophilus Oyebiyi     Oke-Ero     Daud Adeshola     Magaji Erubu     Jimoh Akani     M.Y. Abdulrahaman     Universal Basic Education Commission     Bank Of Industry     Madawaki Of Ilorin     Busari Alabi Alausa     Ojuekun     Samuel Elizabeth Keatswa     Sunday Popo-Ola     Yoonus Lawal     Ita-Ore     Femtech     Aliyu Sabi     QuickWin     Olugbense     Tayo Awodiji     Akume     Mohammed Ibrahim     Ajikobi     Abdullahi Adisa Akodudu     Sodiya     Ilorin Talaka Parapo     Muhammadu Buhari     Marafan Shonga     Oke Sunna     Bashiru Makama     Government Girls’ Day Secondary School Pakata     Baba Issa     Reuben Paraje     Mohammed Yisa     Olateju Lukman     United Nigeria Congress Party     Saka Asiat Ayinke     Kazeem Oladepo     Abdulsalam A. Yusuf     Olubukola Kifayat Adedeji     Moronfoye     Face Masks     Henry Makinwa     Monthly Sanitation     Siddiq Adebayo Idowu Salawu     PPS     Waziri Yakubu Gobir     Mohammed Saidu     Albert Ogunsola     Jani Ibrahim     Ibrahim Abdulqadir Abikan     AbdulFatai Adeniyi Dan-Kazeem     AbdulRazaq AbduMajeed Alaro     Kolo     Prince Mahe Abdulkadir     Ahmad Belgore     Kwara State Polytechnic     Labour Party     Kwara State Branch Of The National Library     Emir Of Lafiagi     Jelili Yusuf     EndSARS     Olawuyi     Prince Sunday Fagbemi     Gbadeyan Gbadura Yomi     Vasolar Consortium     Akorede     Ishaq Oloyede     TETFUND