The Kwara State Government has officially commenced the Project 774: Digital Capacity Training in Offa Local Government Area, marking a pivotal step in grassroots technological inclusivity.

The flag-off ceremony, held at the ICT section of the Council Secretariat, reflects the administration's commitment to equipping local personnel with 21st-century skills.

In his keynote address, the Special Assistant to the Governor on Digital Innovation, Hon. Kayode Ishola, urged participants to approach the training with utmost dedication.

"I task you to be passionate about this training and leverage it to the advantage of Offa," he stated. "In this 21st century, digital proficiency is the key that attracts global opportunities to our community."

He further emphasized that the personnel being trained would serve as the frontiers in championing digital capacity across the grassroots, acting as the primary catalysts for local technological growth.

Hon. Ishola extended high praise to His Excellency, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, CON, for his dedicated support in driving administrative efficiency and deepening digital penetration at the grassroots level.

He noted that the Governor's dedication to these initiatives is the engine behind the state's rapid technological evolution.

Furthermore, he commended the local government leadership for maintaining a functional learning space and conveyed the Governor's warm greetings to the people of Offa, noting the focus is on creating a sustainable knowledge ecosystem where those trained today become mentors for the wider community tomorrow.

Responding to the initiative, the Executive Chairman of Offa LGA, Hon. Sulaiman Olatunji Laaro (Omituntun), expressed profound gratitude to the Governor for his visionary leadership and the provision of critical resources.

"We appreciate His Excellency for these provisions and his exemplary leadership traits," the Chairman remarked. He pledged his maximum support to the programme, noting that "the direct impact of this initiative will uplift lives & enhance administrative efficiency across the LG."

The flag-off concluded with a call to action for all trainees to remain committed to the rigorous modules ahead. "Let us make the best use of this rare opportunity," the Chairman added, thanking the Governor for prioritizing the betterment of the grassroots through substantial investments in digital infrastructure and human capital development. With the official launch concluded, the intensive training sessions have commenced in full.

This rollout in Offa further solidifies Kwara's position as a leading hub for digital inclusion, ensuring that local government personnel are prepared to drive the state's digital economy from the grassroots.