The Member representing Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency and Chairman, House Committee on Public Procurement, Rt. Hon. Unyime Idem Ph.D, has sponsored an ICT and Empowerment Training Programme for one hundred young persons from Ukanafun and Oruk Amam local government areas.
The three-day training, which is all-expense paid – covering for hotel accommodation for the three days, three-square meal for the three days and cash package to all the trainees, is part of fulfillment of Rep. Idem’s commitment to the empowerment of his constituents, and is aimed at equipping and empowering the young tech enthusiasts with practical ICT skills, digital literacy, and entrepreneurial knowledge to thrive in today’s technology-driven world.
The trainees will upon completion of the training, receive brand new laptops and financial support, to aid their journey into the ICT space.
Addressing the trainees at Eemjm Hotel and Suites, venue of the training, Rep. Idem, who was represented by the immediate past Executive chairman of Ukanafun Local Government Council, Hon. Pastor Godwin Inyieng, Ph.D, urged them to make the best use of the opportunity to acquire ICT skills that are needed to compete in the global sphere.
“Today, you embark on an incredible journey, acquiring skills that will empower you to shape the future. ICT is the backbone of innovation, driving progress in every sector.”
You can’t achieve much if you’re not digitally equipped. The real fortune in the world today is no longer in the oil pipelines, but in ICT, so take advantage of the opportunity to fit into the next generation of leaders.”
To stand out in the ICT world, you must explore, ask questions, seek answers, be creative, think outside the box, collaborate, share ideas, learn from each other, stay updated, evolve, empower others. Use your skills to make a difference. Harness your potential, unlock opportunities,” Idem concluded.
Earlier in his remarks, the Consultant handling the training, Mr. Michael Adewole, Managing Director of Cassell Consultancy Limited, expressed appreciation to Rt. Hon. Unyime Idem for his continuous commitment, vision, and unwavering support toward youth empowerment and human capital development in his constituency.
Adewole reiterated the firm’s dedication to partner Rt. Hon. Unyime Idem in delivering the impactful initiative, emphasizing its commitment to “ensuring that every participant leaves this program more knowledgeable, confident, and inspired to contribute meaningfully to personal and community development.”
“In an era where technology defines progress, this initiative is both timely and visionary. It offers our young people the opportunity to learn, innovate, and create sustainable opportunities through ICT and digital entrepreneurship.”
The training covers a range of areas, including Introduction to Website Creation & The Use of AI in Entrepreneurship, Use of Microsoft Excel for Data Analysis and Website Creation (Hands-On Session).
The trainees are grateful to Rt. Hon. Idem for the training opportunity and packages, promising to make the best use of the skills acquired.