FCTA equipping youths with ICT skills for sustainable development: Wike
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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, says the FCT Administration is equipping youths in the territory with functional information and communication technology (ICT) skills for sustainable development.
Mr Wike stated this at the opening of a five-day training for 300 youths on various ICT skills in Abuja on Tuesday.
The free training was organised in collaboration with Nigeria in Diaspora Organisation Americas (NIDO-Americas) as part of activities to commemorate the NIDO Worldwide Week.
The training would cover artificial intelligence, digital marketing, cyber security, digital forensics and mobile applications.
The minister, represented by Ibrahim Aminu, mandate secretary, Social Development Secretariat, FCTA, commended NIDO-Americas for their commitment to learning, growth, and collaboration.
He said the efforts create a platform for engagement and knowledge exchange between the diaspora community and the FCT youths.
Mr Wike said the diaspora input and collaboration would play a key role in FCTA’s determination to create a more vibrant and sustainable capital city.
He appealed to the diaspora community to invest in infrastructure, transportation, housing, healthcare, and renewable energy, among other critical areas.
“Your insights, expertise, and financial resources can play critical roles in enhancing our basic infrastructure, amenities, and overall quality of life in our beloved capital city,” he said.
Earlier, the chairman of the America Diasporas Committee, Ezekiel Macham, explained that about 500 youths registered for the training but only 300 were selected for the training in FCT.
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