IEEE, LCYDI equip youths in Mushin with Digital Skills.
In a bid to empower the youth and to make them self reliance, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Nigeria Chapter had partnered with Lagos Community Youth Development Initiative to provide digital skills to young people in Mushin Community.
The 4-weeks Digital Skills training which commenced on 1st November 2021 and ended on 28th November 2021 was held at the Omititi ICT Center. A facility owned by Honourable Abdulsobur Olayiwola Olawale, Member of the Lagos State House of Assembly representing Mushin Constituency 2.
During the course of the training, participants were equipped with skills in UI/UX design, Web Development, and Basic Computer Operation.
At the well-attended closing ceremony held at the Omititi ICT center on 2nd December 2021, participants displayed their various projects and shared beautiful feedback on how the training has helped them. One of the participants known as Salewa said that she was a graphic designer and the training in web development has enabled her to upskill into a new venture. She had designed her first website and hosted it already. She was now ready for a greater challenge in the ICT world.
Addressing the participants, Ugonma Deborah Ogu representing the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Nigeria Chapter, shared insights into the humanitarian projects embarked upon by the Institute since 2020 and how these have helped beneficiaries become more self-sufficient. She also advised all participants not to abandon continuous learning as there are still various grounds to cover in order to attain full proficiency. She further assured the participants that they would be exposed to more advanced stages of learning and added to networking and support groups as a follow-up to the 4-week training.
The State Chairman, LCYDI, Comrade Akanni Michael also expressed delight at the success of the strategic partnership and the benefits it holds for the beneficiaries and the community at large. He informed that the Organization will be glad to extend such strategic partnerships and also partner with any organization or individual that means well for the Youths of Lagos and all her communities.
Among the dignitaries present was Hon. Noah Olaitan Osifeso; Chairman BYA Group, Hon. Oyefolu Shakiru; Supervisor for Agric & Social Services Mushin Local Government, Comrade Akanni Michael; State Chairman, Lagos Community Youth Development Initiative, Hon Yekini; Councillor Ward E, Hon. Monsurdeen Adeleye Olusoji; Vice-chairman APC Mushin Local Government, Mr. Yusuf Owolabi amongst others. The dignitaries all shared their goodwill messages to participants and gave various advice encouraging them to appreciate the opportunity to acquire such important skills for free especially as we are in a world where abundant opportunities await persons who are computer literate and skilled in IT.
30 participants were awarded Certificates and they all expressed their delight at being beneficiaries of such a Laudable project at no cost.
