Oyo state government has concluded plans to partner with the Media and Digital Skills Center Nigeria to train its public school students on coding, robotics, artificial intelligence and drone technology.
Its Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Barrister Rahman Abiodun Abdu-Raheem,explained that the initiative was aimed at bridging the craving gaps in the education sector in the state.
He described the pilot training programs for the three selected schools in the state as laudable and expressed optimism that the practical skills will be of tremendous benefits to the students and society.
He added that the approved pilot programs has been scheduled to commence in Bishop Phillips Academy, Iwo road Ibadan, CAC Grammar School, Aperin, and St.Annes School, Molete, from next Monday.
He emphasized that the state government was ready to immediately grant the request of the center, to further enhance the quality of education in the state.
The founder of Media and Digital Skills Center Nigeria, Engineer Ajibola Abiola, expressed the willingness of the center to collaborate with the state government to bridge education gaps in secondary schools.
He said the scheme will strengthen the education structures, improve learning through ‘Catch Them Young Philosophy and assist in engaging the students in real practical digital skills which will help in preparing them for entrepreneurship in the nearest future.
