*Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON, Nigerian First Lady and Chairperson of Renewed Hope Initiative commissions another Information and Communications Technology Community Centre at the Kwara State College of Education, in Ilorin, Kwara State capital, noting that ICT knowledge serves as 鈥榓 vital tool for empowering鈥� communities to break traditional barriers and create new opportunities

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Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON, Nigerian First Lady and Chairperson of Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) has commissioned another Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Community Centre at the Kwara State College of Education, in Ilorin, Kwara State capital.

绿帽献妻 reports NITDA disclosed the ICT project is part of its contribution to the Renewed Hope Initiative’s social investment programme in the country.

First Lady Tinubu launches the project

The Information Technology (IT) sector regulatory constructed the Centre in collaboration with the RHI.

NITDA supporting RHI’s social investment projects: Oluremi Tinubu

In her presentation at the fun-filled project commissioning event, First Lady Senator Tinubu commended NITDA for its impactful efforts at bridging the digital divide across the country.

She stated: “So far, NITDA has constructed four Community ICT Centres in collaboration with RHI for its social investment purposes.

Malam Kashifu Inuwa explaining a point on the newly-commissioned ICT project to Senator Tinubu and other dignitaries聽

“This Centre we are commissioning today is the second, while Benue and Oyo Centres are ready to be commissioned soon.”

Senator Tinubu further noted: “Other Digital Economy Centres have also been fully equipped with computers and other ICT materials in five states namely Jigawa, Ebonyi, Cross Rivers, Niger and the Federal Capital Territory.”

She disclosed that 10 additional Digital Economy Centres in Abia, Edo, Delta, Ondo, Kano, Katsina, Lagos, Nasarawa, Yobe and Zamfara states are also fully equipped with computers and ICT materials and will be ready for commissioning soon.

Acknowledging the significance of ICT knowledge in the modern world, First Lady Tinubu averred that it serves as a vital tool for empowering communities especially women which enable them to break traditional barriers and new opportunities.

The wife of the Nigerian President as well declared that she is aware that the ICT Centres are greatly benefiting youths, especially women and girls by providing invaluable opportunities for growth and empowerment.

“I am glad to hear about the success stories and opportunities these centres are affording members of these various communities that have benefited from these interventions.

“By equipping themselves with ICT skills, women and girls can enhance their educational prospects, be self-reliant, participate in the global economy, and support their families,” said she.

The First Lady, therefore, urged the community members to take full ownership of these centres.

According to her, the success of these Centres depends on the people’s active participation and utilisation of the resources available there.

Kwara Governor: Technology is here to stay as the 鈥榦nly path forward’

Speaking at the event, in Ilorin, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the First Lady and the NITDA’s Management for what he described as “impactful initiative”.

Governor AbdulRazaq said: “Technology is here to stay and the only path forward is to aggressively invest in the skills and infrastructure that will secure a prosperous future for our people.

“As we commissioned this ICT Community Centre today, I extend our heartfelt appreciation to Her Excellence and the RHI for this remarkable investment in our communities and youths.”

Knowledge remains foundation for robust, sustainable economy, says Inuwa, NITDA DG

Earlier in his welcome remarks on the occasion, Malam Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, CCIE, Director-General of NITDA,聽 said the project further attests to the President’s commitment to harnessing the potential of digital innovation to drive national prosperity and inclusivity.

Inuwa described the ICT project as a pivotal step towards strengthening the digital economy and enhancing Nigerians’ digital fluency and proficiency.

The Director-General of the agency also noted that the Centre is designed and equipped with state-of-the-art facilities to deliver smart, interactive and personalised learning experience to the citizens.

He further stated: “We know knowledge is a foundation upon which countries build robust and sustainable economy, this aligns with President Tinubu’s commitment to elevating Nigeria to a premier status of the global digital economy and by harnessing the potential of digital innovation to drive national prosperity and inclusivity.

“To achieve this, our President directed us to enhance productivity in crucial sectors such as education, that is the reason we are here to commission this initiative.”

He equally said: “So, the President is committed to that, and our mother, the First Lady, through her initiative is partnering with NITDA to deliver this centre to you in Kwara State.”

The NITDA Chief affirmed the centre is in line with the President’s wife initiative of empowering women, the vulnerable groups and the students with knowledge they need to thrive in life.

“We thank you Mummy for this partnership with NITDA to implement this initiative.

“This is one of our initiatives designed as the Digital Literacy for All because we know Nigeria鈥檚 greatest resource is not the mineral underneath us but it is our human capital. And this is the only way we can deliver a sustained inclusive growth as a nation,” Inuwa stated.

He noted that the initiative is designed in three buckets.

Inuwa said: “We have worked with the Ministry of Education, we developed curriculum for primary and secondary schools, we are training the teachers this year and by next session, digital skills will be embedded in Nigerian formal educational sector.

“The centre is equipped with 48 computer sets, e-learning facilities, alternative power source, Internet facility and other essential ICT components.”

Dignitaries at the event include Governor (Chief) Hope Uzodinma of Imo State; wife of the Vice President, Hajiya Nana Shettima; Wife of the Senate President; Wife of the Speaker of the House of Representativeness, Wife of the National Security Adviser; some State Governors’ wives, and other top government’s functionaries.

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