THE National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Federal Capital Territory Universal Basic Education Board (FCT UBEB) are joining forces to ignite a digital revolution in schools within the FCT.
The partnership will see 24 promising young minds from six FCT schools immerse themselves in a two-week intensive training programme focused on Artificial Intelligence (AI), coding and robotics.
The third edition of the Reality House competition, which is designed to stimulate creativity and problem-solving, will host a dynamic group of 54 individuals – three students and a teacher from each of the eight schools, plus a 12-person support team.
The programme, which kicked-off on Saturday, aims to cultivate a new generation of tech-savvy problem solvers.
The participants, drawn from JSS Tudun Fulani, JSS Narai Karu, JSS Karu, JSS Kubwa 1, JSS Abaji, JSS Kekeshi, JSS Dutse Alhaji 2 and JSS Pyakasa will compete in a reality house TV show-style competition, culminating in a head-to-head debate showcasing their newly-acquired skills.
The initiative aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s ‘Renewed Hope’ agenda of accelerating diversification through industralisation, digitalisation, creative arts, manufacturing and innovation and NITDA’s pillar of fostering digital literacy and creating a pipeline of tech talent.
The NITDA’s Strategic Action and Roadmap Plan (SRAP) 2.0, which targets 70 percent digital literacy by 2027, is central to this partnership.
“By equipping these young students with AI, coding and robotics skills, we are investing in the future of Nigeria,” said NITDA Director-General, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi.
He added: “This collaboration with FCT UBEB is a significant step towards building a digitally-empowered society.
“The programme will not only enhance students’ academic performance but also instill essential life skills, such as critical thinking, problem-solving and teamwork. Winners will be rewarded with cash prizes and continued mentorship from NITDA and FCT UBEB.”
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