The chairman of Odiolowo/Ojuwoye Local Council Development Area, Honorable Rasaq Ajala, on Wednesday, organised a graduation ceremony for tech enthusiasts who participated in a three-week long Summer Tech Boot Camp organised by the council authority.
The graduation ceremony held on the council premises featured presentation of certificates to the participants as well as brand new laptops to two outstanding participants.
During the intensive training held at the two ICT centres established by the council chairman at Ajisegiri Street in Ilupeju and Daengoro area of Ojuwoye, it was gathered that the students were taking through the world of desktop publishing and other ICT packages to improve their computer proficiency and ultimately arm them with ICT knowledge that will make them contribute meaningfully to the society.
Speaking at the event, Honourable Ajala emphasised the importance of computer knowledge and usage in modern age, noting that the world has become a compressed global village where communication and interaction flow freely within seconds no matter the distance.
According to him, the need to bridge the ICT gap among students and youths in the council area inspired the establishment of the two ICT centres by his administration.
“The establishment and equipping of the two ICT centers within the LCDA were motivated by the need to promote computer education among our people, particularly the youth.
“One of the most significant advantages of computers is the enhanced efficiency they offer.
“Computers can process information much faster and with greater accuracy compared to humans.
“They can execute complex calculations in a fraction of a second, making them indispensable in fields like finance, engineering, and physics.
“As a government, we recognise that today’s world demands computer literacy to keep up with other developed nations. This realisation led to the establishment of two centers in the LCDA: one at Ajisegiri, Ilupeju, and the other in Damengoro at Ojuwoye area.
“We are aware of the substantial gap between computer literacy and illiteracy.
“Numerous job positions require basic computer skills such as email, Microsoft Office proficiency, and internet navigation.
“Having students without computer skills is akin to producing inadequately trained graduates, as today’s world necessitates the ability to operate various devices and computer-related tools,” he said.
Honourable Ajala stated further that the Summer Tech Boot Camp was created for students to develop their computer knowledge during the holiday period.
“We expect pupils and students to build upon these experiences and pursue other computer packages such as Graphics and Animation, UI/UX Design, Web Development, Data Analysis, and more.
The two centers, Ajisegiri and Damengoro, were represented by the top students in the Primary Cohort (General Computing) and Secondary Cohort (General Computing and Microsoft Office Suite). The two best participants emerged from these categories.
The purpose of this recognition is to inspire and motivate others to work diligently and boost the winners’ morale to continue excelling,” the Odiolowo/Ojuwoye LCDA boss said.
The event was lightened up with basic computer knowledge displays by the benefitting students.
Most of them expressed appreciation to the council chairman and his team, assuring that they have acquired computer knowledge which will enable them to create better living conditions for themselves and their families.
