Christ’s High School students were among the first set of students selected from schools in all the 11 LGAs in Ibadan that participated in 1,000 senior secondary schools students are to be trained on free coding and non-code technology skills in the state. The training was held between July 15 and 19 at the International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan.
According to the executive assistant to the Oyo State Governor on administration, Revd. Idowu Ogedengbe, this training was part of the effort to ensure quality and sustainable development in the education sector in line with the Omituntun 2.0 Agenda of Governor ‘Seyi Makinde.
This initiative is aimed at launching a ground breaking technology program to empower senior secondary school students across the 33 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Oyo state, with technology skills, will be implemented in partnership with some private investors in the technology sector.
“This pilot program will witness an unprecedented event where 1,000 senior secondary school students from the 11 local governments of Ibadan will receive specialized training in coding and non-code tech skills”
Revd. Ogedengbe added, “The next phases of the initiative would see us taking the training to the remaining LGAs with a view to ensuring that the impact is widespread and even across all the constituencies in Oyo State”.
“This initiative marks a significant milestone in our commitment to providing quality education and preparing our youth for the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century.”
He stressed that “Code Garage Africa has been at the forefront of promoting digital literacy across Africa, and we are delighted to partner with them in this endeavor with the support of Zeeh Africa and 386 Konsult.
“We aim to equip our students with the tech skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in the increasingly digital world. The importance of coding or non-code tech skills cannot be overstated in today’s society, from driving innovation to solving complex problems, tech skills are a fundamental skill that opens doors to countless opportunities.”
Speaking further, he disclosed that “Introducing coding education to our senior secondary school students will allow us to lay the foundation for a future where they can excel in technology-driven fields and contribute meaningfully to the development of our state and beyond.”
He maintained that the program is in tandem with the vision of governor Makinde on education, as his government’s policy is not only to invest in the future of the youths but to also position the state as a hub for innovation and technological advancement.
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