The General Manager, Basic Information and Communication Systems Ltd. (BICS), Mrs Folashade Onigbinde,  says internet exposure has the potential to boost the child’s cognitive development.
Onigbide told newsmen in Abuja on Tuesday that through the interactive world of technology, children were being shaped by their exploration of computers and the Internet.
She explained that modern computer and the Internet offer today’s children powerful device and if appropriately used, could enhance the development of the child’s physical, cognitive and social skills.
“Children get interested because they can make a lot of discoveries through the Internet.
“The Internet is a powerful tool that is revolutionising our children’s learning and communication skills.
“The use of the Internet by children will also enhance a child’s ‘eye-hand’ development because of the use of the mouse, it also makes a child learn the art of focus and concentration,’’ she said.
According to her, another positive thing about the Internet is that it exposes children to information to improve the quality of learning that they can transform into knowledge.
She said that the use of Internet had often times facilitated the development vocabulary in children and literacy skills, which according to her, allow for greater gains in verbal and nonverbal skills.
She, however, advised that parents should be careful not to allow their children to be so involved with the Internet, adding that no matter how useful, it could not replace human interactions and relationships.
Onigbinde, who spoke on the Digital Girls Club initiative by the Ministry of Communications Technology, said it was a commendable initiative that would help girls to make impact in the computer world.
Basic Information and Communication Systems Ltd., an information and communication technology company based in Abuja, is by licensed of the National Institute of Information Technology (NIIT).