By Ozumi Abdul
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) on Thursday empowered participants of its Lenovo Digital Creativity Training (DCT) with the sum of over two million Naira.
The training which had the theme “Digital Creativity and Innovation for Young Women (DICI-YOW)” had 26 in its first batch, participants from different states across the northern region.
Some of the participants received cheques of 75, 000 Naira and 150, 000 respectively according to the business plans they submitted to CITAD.
The cheques and certificates were presented to them by the CITAD’s Executive Director, Engr. Y.Z Ya’u, who was represented by the center’s Campaign and Communication Officer, Ali Sabo.
According to Sabo, the program is aimed at empowering young girls with digital skills, entrepreneurship knowledge, and gadget operation, adding that more than 380 participants were received, while 110 proposals were selected, with 27 of them excelling with their submissions.
“More than 380 applications were received, and 110 proposals were selected, with 27 excelling in their submissions. The proposal could be written in either technical format or any other area they deemed fit.”
He also noted that the Centre provided funds to beneficiaries based on the category of their proposals, as technological proposals received 150, 000 naira, while other businesses received 75, 000 naira.
“Technological proposals received 150 thousand Naira, while other business areas received 75 thousand Naira to launch their businesses”
He then urged beneficiaries to use the funds judiciously and develop the project they presented, becoming employers of labor.
The Centre’s Technical Assistant, Zainab Aminu, advised the beneficiaries to use the funds creatively and innovatively since the essence of the training is Digital Creativity and Innovation.
Also speaking at the event was Aisha Abdullahi Na’Yawo, speaking on behalf of the participants
She noted that they were trained in Basic Information Technology, Microsoft Excel, Graphic Designing, Digital Marketing, etc.
Aisha applauded CITAD for the training empowerment, while also pledging to use the funds wisely, to be self-reliant, and as well become employers of labour.
She also promised that the participants will extend the knowledge and skills gained from the training to their immediate communities.
