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UNIPORT: 301 Youths Benefit From Holiday Programme On ICT
No fewer than 301 youths have benefitted from the one-month holiday programme on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) organised by the Centre for Information and Telecommunication Engineering (CITE), at the University of Port Harcourt.
The programme which was christened “Catch Them Young Digital Boot Camp” was designed to equip young individuals with essential skills on emerging digital realities and the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR).
Speaking during the graduation/exhibition ceremony, the Director of CITE, Prof. Bourdillon Omijeh, explained that the “Catch Them Young Digital Boot Camp” was more than a traditional holiday ICT training programme.
According to him, it is a life-changing, impactful, and career-driven experience aimed at preparing participants for the evolving digital landscape.
He said the programme is a corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative; not profit-driven, providing both privileged and less privileged youths equal access to digital education.
“This inclusivity enables participants to tap into the vast economic opportunities offered by the ongoing AI revolution.
“The Boot Camp trained about 301 participants, including about 190 males and 111 females, in various digital skills such as UI/UX, web development, mobile app development, coding, robotics, embedded systems, IoT, Drone technology, 3D design and printing, Microsoft Office packages, Python Programming, Data science, and Machine learning”, he said.
Professor Omijeh emphasised that the platform not only builds digital skills but also sharpens the vision, activates potential, and nurtures creativity and innovation in the participants, preparing them for excellence in their future careers.
He thanked the Vice Chancellor of the University of Port Harcourt, Professor Owunari Abraham Georgewill, for his continuous support for the Catch Them Young programme.
He also expressed appreciation to the parents, partners, and friends who contributed to the success of the initiative.
In his speech, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Port Harcourt commended the CITE team for their efforts in promoting digital literacy among young people and praised Professor Omijeh for his visionary leadership.
Also speaking, the Regional Coordinator of the National Information, Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Mr. Bernard Ewah, pledged NITDA’s continous support for CITE’s vision.
Mr. Chinedu Ikejiani of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) who represented the General Manager, Research, Stats and Development of NCDMB, Mr. Silas O. Ajimijaye, affirmed his organization’s commitment to supporting the initiative.
The Director of ICT, Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Engr. Emeka Ani, who was represented by the Deputy Director of Information and Technology, NDDC, Engr. Patrick Isicheli, reiterated the Commission’s dedication to the programme and lauded Prof. Omijeh for his passion in promoting digital literacy in the Niger Delta region.
The Technical Manager of MTN, South-South, Dr. Theophilus, who has been an industry mentor in CITE also expressed satisfaction with the programme.
The graduands displayed their knowledge and skills on the CTY SCHOOL App, TICTAC TOE GAME App, CTY SCHOOL Website, Design of Website station, Design of an attendance system, and Design of an automated green house watering system(smart farm),
Design of gesture-controlled Robot Car, Design and implementation of an obstacle avoiding robot, Design and implementation of a remote and voice-controlled Robot car.
Others were Design and implementation of an industrial distribution robots, Design and implementation of a smart home automation robots, Design and implementation of a line following robot, Flash card design, Age Calculator, Tic tac toe game, Analog clock, Count down timer, etc.
The Tide source reports that “Catch Them Young Digital Boot Camp” which commenced from July 29, 2024, to September 7, 2024, has proven to be an invaluable platform for empowering young people with digital skills, preparing them to harness the economic benefits of the digital age.
The Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has begun the celebration of Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary with a Juma’at service where prayers were offered for the progress of the state and Nigeria.
Governor Fubara, who advocated for peace and unity of Nigeria during the prayers on Friday at the Rivers State Central Mosque, Port Harcourt, indicated that without peace, the accelerated development of Nigeria will remain in a limbo.
Governor Fubara, who was represented by Alhaji Abdurrazaq Diepriye, therefore urged citizens to remain patriotic.
According to him, “Allah has brought us this far. Without peace, we can not have progress and economic development. I call on all citizens irrespective of creed or tribe to remain patriotic.”
He thanked President Bola Tinubu for restoring peace in Rivers State while also using the forum to appreciate security agencies for their relentless effort in upholding the peace and unity of Rivers State and Nigeria.
The Chief Imam of Rivers State Central Mosque, Imam Ibrahim Yaloo, admonished Moslem faithful to always speak the truth, adding that those who obey Allah will be directed to good deeds and their sins forgiven.
Prayers were offered for Rivers State and Nigeria.
Other activities to mark the 65th Independence anniversary in the state include an Inter-denominational Church Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, 28th September and Parade Ceremony on Wednesday, 1st October.
Vice-President Kashim Shettima departed New York on Sunday after representing President Bola Tinubu at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly.
In a statement released on Sunday by the VP media aide, Stanley Nkwocha, the Vice President is now headed to Germany, where he will hold strategic meetings with officials of Deutsche Bank.
The statement read, “Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed New York, United States, after successfully representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly.
“During his participation at UNGA 80, VP Shettima secured UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ commendation for Nigeria’s bid for a permanent UN Security Council seat.
“He also showcased Nigeria’s $200 billion energy transition opportunity to global investors and strengthened strategic partnerships with the UK on trade, defence, and migration issues.”
Nkwocha added that the VP delivered Tinubu’s national statement, calling for UN reforms and a permanent seat for Nigeria at the UN Security Council, and “demanded Africa’s control over its $700 billion mineral wealth, and digital inclusion initiatives.”
“He also engaged with the Gates Foundation on healthcare and education expansion, positioning Nigeria as the natural hub for the African Continental Free Trade Area’s $3.4 trillion market.
“VP Shettima was seen off at John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York, by cabinet Ministers who were part of the UNGA 80 delegation and Nigerian Mission officials.”
The aide noted that Shettima will return to Nigeria immediately after his engagements in Germany.
The Tide source recalls that the VP departed Abuja, yesterday.
He led other Nigerian officials at the Assembly.
As part of Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary celebration, the Federal Government held a special thanksgiving service on Sunday at the National Ecumenical Centre in Abuja to offer prayers and give thanks for the nation.
The event drew top government officials and security chiefs, including Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, as well as their spouses.
Other notable guests included Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy Wale Edun, former Plateau State Governor, Senator Simon Lalong, and the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, who led the service chiefs in attendance.
Service chiefs present included the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice-Admiral Emmanuel Ogala, Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun, Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Immigration Service, Mrs Kemi Nandap and Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Sylvester Nwakuche, among others.00
The service came days after the government unveiled the official theme and some of the activities slated for the 2025 Independence celebrations.
This year’s anniversary is tagged “Nigeria @ 65: All Hands on Deck for a Greater Nation,” as announced by the Director of Information and Public Relations at the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Segun Imohiosen, in a statement on Wednesday.
“As part of activities to mark the 65th Independence Anniversary, the Juma’at Prayer and the Inter-Denominational Church Service will be held on Friday, 26th September at 1 pm and Sunday, 28th September at 10 am respectively, as well as the World Press Conference on Monday, 29th September at 10 am,” he said.
The Tide source had earlier reported that President Bola Tinubu, alongside former Heads of State, Yakubu Gowon, Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan, is expected as a special guest at a national discourse convened by the Island Club, Lagos, to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary.
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