The Kwara State Government has launched a comprehensive coding and digital literacy training program, to equip its youth with essential digital skills. This initiative, which targets at least 50 public primary and junior secondary schools across the state, aims to impact over 150 students per school in its pilot phase.
The program, organized by the Office of the Special Assistant to the Governor on Digital and Innovation, Mr. Ishola Kayode, is part of a broader strategy to strengthen the education sector and prepare Kwara’s children for global competitiveness. As Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq’s administration emphasizes embracing the digital revolution, this initiative seeks to lay the foundation for a digital society.
Selected schools include Bishop’s Smith Junior Secondary School, Ilorin Grammar School, and Sheikh Alimi L.G.E.A Primary School. The program will undergo a data-driven assessment to guide its expansion in subsequent phases. By equipping students with digital literacy, Kwara State aims to empower them to solve community problems using technology.
Mrs. Akanbi Janet Ayoola, Principal of Bishop Smith College, praised the initiative as a significant step in preparing students for the era of technology and artificial intelligence. Students like Opadili Boluwatife and Akinola Abdulrahman have expressed their appreciation and commitment to making the most of this opportunity.
Adopting a forward-thinking approach to education, Kwara State’s digital literacy initiative marks a significant step towards creating a more technologically adept and globally competitive generation
