Executive assistant to the Oyo state Governor on Administration, Revd. Idowu Ogedengbe, has hinted that over 1,000 senior secondary schools students are to be trained on free coding and non-code technology skills in the state.
Rev Ogedengbe who dropped this hint at a press briefing in Ibadan on Friday said this 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.
He declared that the initiative is aimed at launching a ground breaking technology programme 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.
According to Rev Ogedengbe, the training, which will be held between July 15 and 19 at the International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan, will begin with selected schools in all the 11 LGAs in Ibadan main and less cities, while other beneficiaries from the remaining local governments will be trained at a subsequent date.
“This pilot programme will witness an unprecedented event where 1,000 senior secondary school students from the 11 local governments of Ibadan will receive specialised training in coding and non-code tech skills”, he said.
Rev 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 “CodeGarage Africa has been at the forefront of promoting digital literacy across Africa, and we are delighted to partner with them in this endeavour with the support of Zeeh Africa and 386Konsult.
“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 programme 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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