Kwara State Government has launched a Coding and Digital Literacy Training Programme for students in 50 public primary and junior secondary schools across the state. The initiative, organized by the Office of the Special Assistant to the Governor on Digital and Innovation, Ishola Kayode, aims to equip students with essential technological skills.
Speaking at the flag-off ceremony on behalf of Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, Sa’adu Salau, the Senior Adviser and Counsellor to the Governor, emphasized that the initiative aligns with the administration’s commitment to strengthening education through digital transformation.
Salau stated that the pilot scheme targets over 150 students in each of the selected 50 schools, ensuring widespread participation. The launch event took place at Bishop’s Smith Junior Secondary School, Ilorin, with other pilot schools including Queen Elizabeth School, Ilorin Grammar School, and Sheikh Alimi L.G.E.A Primary School.
According to Ishola Kayode, the programme is designed to bridge the digital gap for students in public schools. He noted that students should be digitally literate and able to solve problems in their communities using technology. Without digital knowledge, problem-solving in today’s world becomes difficult.
Kayode also explained that the 50 participating schools were strategically selected across the state, with 15 schools from Kwara Central, 13 from Kwara North, and 22 from Kwara South.
Akanbi Janet Ayoola, Principal of Bishop’s Smith College (Junior Session), praised the initiative, calling it one of the best decisions by the governor in an era where Information Technology and Artificial Intelligence are essential for success.
Students Opadili Dorcas Boluwatife and Akinola Kolawole Abdulrahman, who spoke at the event, expressed gratitude to the state government. They pledged to make the most of the opportunity, noting that the training would help them compete globally in the digital revolution.
