By Awhawha Awhawha
As part of measures to ensure youths in the state do not continue to be job seekers but job creators, innovators, and builders of a technology driven future, the state government established the ICT-YEP Programme for Youths.
Governor Oborevwori made this known during his remarks at the closing ceremony of the maiden edition of the MORE Delta State Information and Communication Technology Youth Empowerment (ICT-YEP) at the Unity Hall Government House.
The governor, who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG) Dr. Kingsley Emu noted that the ICT-YEP programme was a bold testament of his administration’s unwavering commitment to equipping the next generation of Deltans with the tools to thrive in a rapidly evolving world.
He equally noted that in this digital age, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) was not optional as it is the engine of modern progress, which shapes how people communicate, learn,conduct business and unlock new opportunities and through these economies were being redefined and the State must not be left out.
Governor Oborevwori said under the MORE Agenda, his administration had prioritized the empowerment of Youths in the State with digital skills and that the ICT-YEP programme is a flagship initiative designed to unleash the creative energy of young minds, drive innovation, generate employment and lay the groundwork for economic diversification beyond oil.
The Commissioner for Science and Technology, Dr. Daniel Odigie emphasized that the ICT-YEP initiative is a transformation platform designed to mentor, orient, and empower the next generation.
He described the programme as a key component of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s MORE Agenda, aimed at equipping the youths with digital skills needed to thrive in today’s fast-paced, technology driven world.
He charged the beneficiaries to fully embrace the opportunity that has been provided for them, stating that technology should become the catalyst for the change they seek.
300 trainees benefited from the inaugural MORE Delta State Information and Communication Technology Youth Empowerment(ICT-YEP) programme under the supervision of the state’s Ministry of Science and Technology