THE first set of students have graduated from the free ICT Technology computer training programme organized by the Comrade Akinsanya Lasisi Ayinde-led administration of the Igando-Ikotun LCDA in collaboration with Salamotu Dosumu Skill Acquisitions Foundation.
Over 120 students received their certificates of completion. In all, three students emerged overall best. Each of them received a cash award.
Speaking during the opening of the graduation ceremony. Chairman said the motive was to make students be abreast of information technology (IT), urging them as well as the elderly ones to avail themselves of the opportunity so as to be relevant on the international scene.
“It is noteworthy that this computer training programme is a personal initiative to give back to the people as a dividend of democracy and to support the less-privileged that may not be able to fund training like this to be able to undertake such.
“To the beneficiaries of this project, I have no doubt that a lot have been learnt and that the instructors/trainers have imparted to you enough knowledge during the training period. My word of advice for you is to build upon this knowledge and subsequently channel it to positive/productive use in your life endeavours.”
He said though there were financial constraints, he however said as more resources become available, it would be channelled towards the benefits of the people of the community.
The founder of Salamotu Dosumu Skill Acquisitions Foundation, Mrs Shakirat Rosulu, said the free computer training was the first of its kind in the Igando Ikotun LCDA. He said it was a good beginning for the students to excel in their academic pursuit and to be relevant in today’s world of computer age.
