With the
dominance of Information Communication Technology (ICT) in global affairs, it
will not be an overstatement to say that ICT compliance is a necessity for
every individual who desires to be productive and relevant in our modern day
society. The application of ICT currently cut across every sphere of human
endeavour and Africa, particularly Nigeria, is not left out of the wave of
digitalization. In 2014, Joint Admission Matriculation Board (JAMB), the
organization in charge of conducting the mandatory entry examination into
higher institutions in Nigeria, introduced a computer-based option of testing
candidates intending to gain admission into higher institutions. By 2015, as at
the time of preparing this proposal, this computer-based had been made
compulsory, replacing the analog option that existed the previous year. The
country’s electoral system has also introduced the electronic voting system.
Corporate organizations are not left out of this computerization process thus
making ICT compliance not just an added advantage, as it used to be, but a
necessity for being employable in the country. Unfortunately, a field survey
done in a selected higher institution in Enugu by our organization showed that
a whopping 80% cannot effectively operate basic user friendly software like
Microsoft Office (i.e. MS Word, Excel, etc). In the rural area, the case is
even worst as the rural dwellers do not even have access to computers let alone
knowing how to operate them. This project therefore intends to solve this
challenge by providing youths with basic computer trainings free of charge while integrating
fundamental positive value orientation in the training curriculum. This
addition is aimed at imputing positive value system in participants with the
view to reduce corruption and other social vices ravaging the society as well
as raise young leaders that are physically, mentally and spiritually sound.
The target
beneficiaries of this project are basically youths between the ages of 15-35
years. The main goal of this project is to raise youths with positive
leadership values that are ICT literates. This is to be achieved by running a
four (4) months free computer training in selected communities. The kick-off
community is Akegbe-Ugwu community in Nkanu-West Local Government Area in Enugu
State, Nigeria. It is expected that by the end of the first edition of this
project, 200 youths from the five (5) villages the make up Akegbe-Ugwu will
have been trained to become proficient in computer operation.
The future and
hope of Africa and the world at large is in our hands. We will either make it
or mar it. It is all the function of choice. Enough of the unnecessary blame
game, it is time to step forward and take action. With enough passion and
development, we are sure to turn our scars to stars, our shame to fame, and our
obstacles to miracles. The change begins with us.
In life, there
are various forms of investments we can plunge our time, efforts and resources
into but the most profitable of them all is investment in human life. To transform
a person’s life to the point that he becomes useful to himself, his family,
society and creator is the key to joy unspeakable. True success is helping
others succeed. As William Ward puts it, “There are three keys to more abundant
living: caring for others, daring for others and sharing with others”. So,
would you not rather be a part of this change vision?
You call contact us
these numbers-08057414860, 07066954245, 08171804919.
You can also send us an e-mail at gfienugu@gmail.com.
You can also visit:
Our facebook page: GLIFE Foundation International
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