Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy has stressed the role of technology in national growth and the need to equip the next generation with skills and knowledge to thrive in the digital era.
In view of this, the ministry, alongside UK-based NGO, Raspberry Pi Foundation and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), plans to launch Build-A-Thon programme for secondary school students.
The programmes aim to foster critical thinking and teamwork among students through dynamic technology collaboration.
Build-A-Thon is an ecosystem offering various learning opportunities, including DIY boxes, technology labs, and workshops to enhance students’ skills.
Outstanding teams in different locations and categories will be recognised, including the Most Innovative Design, the Most Sustainable Project, and an award for the project with the most utility.
The four-day programme, which is scheduled to take place from January 22 to 25, 2024, will involve 1,500 students from 150 schools across three locations: Owerri, Maiduguri, and Abeokuta.
In a statement made available to The Guardian yesterday, Minister of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, emphasised the importance of raising a more technologically aware generation.
“We are committed to raising more technologically aware adults, and only through initiatives such as this, where students learn in a structured environment, are we able to achieve that. We believe there are a lot of amazing minds in Nigeria, who will do great things if given the opportunity, and that’s what we’re giving them – an opportunity,” he said.
