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100 Students Get Trained On Digital Skills In Oyo School

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Ambassador Trains 100 Students On Digital Skills In Oyo School

 

An ambassador of The Education Sustainability and Vocational Development Initiative, Mutiat Temitope Ibrahim has trained 100 students of Novelty International Academy, Kishi, Oyo State, Nigeria, on digital literacy.

 

The training is part of the Digital Champions Project Digital Literacy Training on Computer fundamentals, skills, working with design techniques & tools, communication, netiquette and understanding the Web (World Wide Web).

Speaking on the project on Friday, Mutiat said, “the project took place in the school from 7th – 26th, and we we impacted 100 students in digital literacy. We also provided the school with Wi-Fi, so they could have access to the internet to practice their lessons.

“As a quality education and girl-child advocate, this programme is conceived due to being a global ambassador for Educational Sustainability and Vocation Development, so basically this is to improve literacy and each child has access to digital skills and others.

“We aimed to impact thousands of children. An ambassador is meant to impact 100 students, that’s how I came about the programme.

“We have planned this for a while now and I’m happy it finally worked. We tried bring it on the fore in Cameroon.

“We provided them with Wi-Fi, so after the training they would fall back in digital studies and skills. We are looking at monthly subscriptions for the school.

“The challenge we have is in funding. We did fundraising yet could not raise enough money for the project,” she said.

Also, the project manager, Wakilat Kikelomo Zakariyah said, “being a World Literacy Foundation Ambassador in 2020 sets the precedence for all my advocacy works, as it relates to Quality Education and Literacy. As an SDG4 (Quality Education) Advocate, the underlying purpose and impact of my literacy work is to promote Quality Education and make it accessible at the grassroots to children, especially the Girl-Child from the deprived sector.

“I want children in the grassroots to have access and to obtain quality education which starts from basic literacy skills which is the ability to read and write.

“Hence my track records revolve around SDG4 and the Girl-Child. Acting as the Project Lead and Manager for Digital Champions Project executed at Novelty Academy, Kishi, Oyo State, is one of the most fulfilling things I’ve experienced this year. It goes without saying that it is one of my 2022 Bucket List.

“I conceived the idea when I was serving at the sister branch of the school– Novelty Polytechnic. Then I found how far away the students were from technology and innovation and I wanted to bridge the gap but I was constraint by human and material resources. After my National service, I harnessed the support that I needed through READ Initiative and kickstarted the project.

“We had no real challenges. I had a solid, indefatigable team and working with them was seamless. What would’ve been the challenge would be the distance but technology and the support I got from my team made it all work out well. I did not have to be present before they got the job done. In fact, I was only there on the grand finale throughout the three weeks training.”

Wakilat, who was also a World Literacy Foundation Ambassador 2020 said that the most fulfilling moment was seeing the joy on the children’s faces.

Acting Head of Department, Computer Science, Novelty Polytechnic, Kishi, Abdulmuqtadir Yunus said his involvement in the project was due to passion.

“My passion for training the coming generation led to my first campaign which is techknow-kids. I have organized series of training classes ever since then till date using different platform. Afterwards, I co-founded the biggest tech-community in Kishi.

“The most fulfilling moment is that against all odd, I saw to the success of the training. The joy at the end is immeasurable.

“My prospective plan is to ceate a great space profile on the internet.”

Furthermore, a volunteer, Adeola Musbaudeen Bakare said his involvement in the project born out from passion to impart in young talents.

Adeola, who is also an agriculturist and a learning facilitator at Novelty International Academy, stated that “in this 21st century, digital skill is actually dominion over all other skills. Without the knowledge of computer, then other skills cannot function to their full lengths. This means that, it’s an indispensable skill to getting other things done properly in this generation of ours.

“This is why I was enthusiastic to be involved immediately I was informed.

The little challenge encountered was when there was power outage that caused the programme not to hold for the day and challenge is the limited available PC for the students but every problem was overcome.

“Continuity of the programme would be fine if there can be a standby tutor in the school. Financial support and follow up would equally be helpful in the long run.”

The Education Sustainability and Vocational Development Initiative is a national development organization dedicated to empowering one child, one school, one teacher, and one community to ensure equal access to educational opportunities by working through volunteers and partners.

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Kano Businessman’s Daughter Kidnapped After ₦8m Ransom Payment

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In a shocking incident on Sunday morning, unknown gunmen suspected to be kidnappers invaded the home of Alhaji Auwal, a prominent businessman, in Garo Town, Kabo Local Government Area of Kano State.

The gunmen, estimated to be around 10 in number, forced their way into the residence, breaking down a door to gain entry.

An anonymous source revealed that the attackers were heavily armed, with three carrying firearms and the rest wielding other weapons.

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They quickly gathered the entire family in one room, instilling fear and panic in the household.

According to the source, Alhaji Auwal pleaded with the assailants to spare his family and agreed to meet their demands.

The kidnappers, who were determined to extort money, received ₦8 million from the family.

Despite this payment, the gunmen took the businessman’s eldest daughter, Zainab, a secondary school graduate, before fleeing the scene.

The whereabouts of Zainab remain unknown, and as of now, the kidnappers have not contacted the family.

This abduction comes just 48 hours after the tragic kidnapping and subsequent murder of former Gombe State Permanent Secretary, Atiku Mu’azu, who was killed by gunmen after a ₦10 million ransom was paid.

The two incidents have left the residents of Kano in shock and fear, prompting calls for increased security measures in the area.

Attempts to reach the spokesperson for the Kano Police Command, SP Abdullahi Haruna, for comment were unsuccessful as his phone remained unreachable.

Authorities have yet to make any official statements regarding the investigation.

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Colombia Blocks US Deportation Flights Over Migrant Treatment

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In a bold move, Colombian President Gustavo Petro declared on Sunday that he would not allow US deportation flights carrying Colombian migrants to access his country’s airspace.

The left-wing leader took to X (formerly Twitter) to express his strong stance, stating, “The United States cannot treat Colombian migrants as criminals. I forbid entry to our territory to US planes carrying Colombian migrants.”

Petro made it clear that such flights would only be accepted once Washington established a protocol to ensure the “dignified treatment” of deported migrants.

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The president later confirmed in a separate post that he had already turned back US military planes that were en route with Colombian migrants on board, although he did not provide further specifics on the matter.

While AFP sought confirmation from US authorities regarding the blockade of deportation flights, no immediate response was forthcoming.

Petro’s statements come just a day after Brazil’s government voiced similar outrage over the treatment of deported Brazilians.

Brazil condemned the US administration under President Donald Trump, citing instances where Brazilian migrants were deported while handcuffed on flights, describing it as a “flagrant disregard” for their basic rights.

In his remarks, Petro emphasized that he would be open to allowing civilian US flights to transport deported migrants as long as they were not subjected to treatment “like criminals,” signaling a broader call for humane treatment of migrants under international deportation policies.

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Four Dead, Many Injured As Explosion Rocks Niger State Mining Site

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An explosion at a mining site in Sabon Pegi, Mashegun Local Government Area of Niger State, claimed the lives of four individuals and left several others injured on Sunday morning.

The blast occurred as miners resumed operations, sending shockwaves through the community.

While the exact cause of the explosion remains undetermined, local residents have pointed to the poor handling of explosive devices by mining companies as a possible factor.

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The incident has sparked concerns about safety practices within the mining sector.

Community sources confirmed the recovery of four bodies, but authorities fear the death toll could rise.

Investigations are ongoing to establish the cause of the blast and assess the full extent of the damage.

One resident, Aminu, described the chaos that followed the explosion. “The sound was so loud that many of us thought it came from the hydroelectricity dam nearby. People panicked and ran into the bush for safety,” he recounted.

Another community member highlighted the potential role of mining operations in the tragedy.

“Mining companies here frequently use explosives during their activities, and this seems like an operational issue, not something related to terrorism,” the resident said, dismissing concerns about a security threat in the area.

As of the time of reporting, neither the state government nor security agencies have released an official statement regarding the explosion.

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