Education
NGO To Train 1,180 Girls, Women Nationwide on ICT Skills
A non-governmental organisation, Women Technology Empowerment Centre (W.TEC) is set to train 1,180 girls and women nationwide on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) skills.
The Head of Communications and Research of the organization, Mr Yemi Odutola, made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Lagos. com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js">
According to him, the training will be conducted through W.TEC’s ‘MakeHer Space’ programme.
Odutola described MakeHer Space as a hands-on technology training project for ladies, carried out in partnership with Google.
Odutola said the initiative was designed to motivate selected ladies to create technology and engineering-based solutions that would solve problems in their communities and provide information about career options.
“The programme is designed to cater for young women mostly from lower-income households living in communities where the MakeHer Space-targeted populations reside.
“We will be training girls between ages 10 years and 17 years (in school) and ladies that are 18 years to 25 years (out of school).
“The programme is targeting 1,180 participants this year,” Odutola said.
He said that with the completion of the pilot phase, the programme would be extended from Lagos to other states, including Kaduna, Katsina, Bauchi and Abuja.
Odutola said that due to COVID-19 pandemic, virtual sessions for out-of-school participants would feature classes on electronics and digital circuit technologies, mechatronics, and problem and market research presentations.
He said that the out-of-school group programme would run for one month, with each session lasting for two hours.
Odutola said the in-school group would meet once a week for one month, adding that each session would last for four hours.
“This training is targeted at teaching girls and women to create technology and engineering-based solutions that solve problems in their communities.
“It will also help young women to develop abilities to work in teams and in engineering-centered projects, develop marketable and practical skills in art design, mathematics and critical thinking,” he added.
According to him, W.TEC will also be running a programme tagged ‘MentorHER’.
He said the programme scheduled for six months was designed to link successful women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) as mentors to selected female undergraduates of those courses.
“The new cycle features mentors from all over the world, who have been mentoring our ladies from their diverse fields in STEM.
“There are 25 mentors and 25 mentees currently involved in an ongoing cycle, a bigger membership is planned for the next cycle slated to commence in the last quarter of this year,” Odutola told NAN.
He said that the organisation would also be running other programmes which would include Early Innovators for children, Staying Safe online programmes and Inclusive Technology for all (designed for physically challenged people).
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Dekina LG Boss John Ikani Charges Security Agencies to Secure PAAU
The Executive Chairman Dekina LG Hon John Urah Ikani has charges security agencies in kogi state to secure Prince Abubakar Audi University, PAAU for effective learning.
Ikani made the charges during a security Meeting held with the Vice Chancellor and Management of the Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAUU)
The meeting centered on the robust way to tackle security challenges in the school in order to safeguard the lives and properties of the students and the staff of the institution.
Highlighting the importance of education in the society, Hon John Urah Ikani Laud the Vice Chancellor of the University and the management, expressing his joy over the positive growth of the institution, as he says, Education is the bedrock of everyone societal Growth and will ensure he gives his maximum support for the institution of learning Anyday, anytime.
“”Prince Abubakar Audu University PAUU is our own, Dekina LG, we are the most beneficiary, it gives our people easy access to quality Education and we must make sure we Secure the institution so that our people can continue to have access to Education”.
“The importance of the institution is not just about learning but it also boosts the economy of Dekina local Government and Anyigba community., I want to assure the Management that, The security of the institution is our top most priority.”
He charged the relevance security agencies, Nigeria Army, Police, Civil defense, and others security agencies in Dekina local Government to Safeguard/protect the institution for effective Learning.
The vice Chancellor of the university Professor Mariatu Ohunene Tenuche, Thanked the Local Government Chairman for the support and assurance as she promised, the management of the institution would continue to give their Best to the student in terms of Learning and Mentorship.
Also in attendance was Barrister Yahaya Segun, the Chief Register of the Institution and others.
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Kogi Governor Ododo’s Payment of WAEC Fees Excite Beneficiary
By Abah Benjamin Eneojoh
The Kogi State Executive Governor, Alh Ahmed Usman Ododo’s groundbreaking decision to pay the 2024/2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WAEC) fees of 18,734 students final-year students has sent waves of excitement and optimism across Kogi State.
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This bold move not only alleviates financial burdens on families of the beneficiaries but also reiterates the government’s commitment to quality education as a cornerstone of development.
Virally, it is trending that Governor Usman Ododo has approved immediate payment of 2024/2025 West Africa Examination Council (WAEC) fees of 18,734 students in public secondary schools in Kogi state.
The aim of this is not just to lessen the burden of fees on the parents of the beneficiaries, but also to reduce the out-of-school children in Kogi State. By this Gov. Ododo is timely executing the mandates of the Northern Governors Forum which is to reduce out-of-School Children in the Region.
By shouldering WAEC fees, Governor Ododo ensures that no child is denied access to quality education due to economic constraints. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to enhance teacher effectiveness, upgrade school infrastructure, and improve access to quality education. Kogi State has already seen a surge in student enrollment rates, kudos to programs aimed at improving access to learning resources
Beyond education, Governor Ododo has championed significant improvements in the health sector. The state has witnessed the establishment of new clinics and the upgrading of existing facilities, particularly in rural areas. The innovative SAVE A LIFE INITIATIVE provides free testing and screening for hypertension and diabetes patients, ensuring a healthier life for citizens
Infrastructure development remains a cornerstone of Governor Ododo’s achievements. Lokoja’s transformation is evident in road construction and rehabilitation, easing transportation and commuter challenges, and boosting economic activity . This gesture has thrown Kogi State into Infrastructure Hub.
The governor’s focus on economic growth, coupled with the recent approval of an international airport, will create jobs, stimulate business opportunities, and contribute to the state’s economy, reducing unemployment rates that will curb vices.
By prioritizing education, investing in health, boosting the economy, and improving infrastructure, Governor Ododo is paving the way for a transformative era in Kogi State, empowering every individual to reach their fullest potential.
Indeed, the citizens of Kogi State are enthusiastic about the rhetorical question “if not Ododo, who would have done all these for us?”
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Three Types of Education You Must Give Your Child As a Muslim – Dr. Aliagan
By Abdulrahman Obaje
Imam (Dr) Sharafudeen Abdulsalam Aliagan, the Chairman/Founder, Ashraaf Islamic Foundation in a broad categorisation, has enumerates Islamic education, western education and traditional education as the three types of education that every parent must instils into his or her child.
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Imam Aliagan emphasizes these child educations during the 7th Annual Maolidu Nnabiy lecture series 2024 (1446AH) of Ashraaf Islamic Foundation held in Abuja, Nigeria; with a provoking theme that affect every household is, “Parenting and Child Education in Nigeria: Appraising the Plights of Orphans and Vulnerable Children”,
He said, “Parenting can make you or mar you, it can build you or destroy you. It can make you the friend of Allah or enemy of Allah if you fails in your responsibility as a parent”
“Child education is very important. It is the parent’s responsibility to give his or her children three categories of education.”
“You will all agree with me that as a Muslim, you will give them Islamic education, secondly western education and thirdly, traditional education.”
“These three category of education are important for child education.”, he said.
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