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Ogun NCS Hails Abiodun On Digital Literacy

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By Adémólá Òrúnbon

The Nigeria Computer Society (NCS), Ogun State chapter has lauded the State government under the leadership of Prince Dapo Abiodun for his efforts on digital literacy.

The newly elected State Chairman of the Society, Mr Ajagbe Taofeek stated this during the handing over event held at Simeon Adebo Library, Kuto, Abeokuta.

Ajagbe, in a statement signed by TechHub/BIT’s Press Officer, Mrs. Olayinka Ezema, said the present administration has made digital literacy a priority, hence the establishment of Information Technology (IT) departments in various Ministries, Departments and Agencies of government, as well as IT trainings organized for its citizens at all levels.

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He noted that the State government has not undermined professional capabilities of their members, but engaging them to handle series of digital trainings it has organized in the past

The outgoing Chairman of NCS, Mrs Olatundun Adekunte while delivering her speech, said governance in Ogun state is driven by IT, adding that very soon, the State would become a global tech village for other States of the federation.

Adekunte who is also a Director, Standard Regulations Planning and Research in the Bureau of Information Technology (BIT), Ogun state, noted the fact that Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) has enjoyed sweet partnership from the State government through the Bureau of Information Technology (BIT), Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), Ministry of Education, to mention a few.

She urged members to always hold on to professional etiquettes and mandate of NCS to promote IT advancement amongst the youths in order to have an indelible mark in the success story of Prince Dapo Abiodun’s digitalization policies

She highlighted achievements recorded during her two terms of leadership as acquiring a land for NCS with a structured plan of 3D building model, Tripod TV award, In-house training for members, IT developments program for tertiary institutions, summer digital trainings for primary, secondary school students and youths in the state ,among others.

The BIT director appreciated the members for their support, called for such backup with the new 2021/2023 executive council members.

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