The initiative was unveiled on Tuesday in Lagos, marking a
significant milestone in the realm of digital education in the Southwest region
of Nigeria.
Under the banner of the DEFINED portfolio, the foundation
introduced the Byte Busters Coding Clubs tailored for secondary school
students.
These clubs are set to operate across all 137 local
government areas in the Southwest, empowering young minds with essential coding
skills.
Odua Investment Company Limited is a conglomerate jointly
owned by the six Southwest states – Oyo, Ekiti, Ogun, Ondo, Osun, and Lagos.
Speaking at the launch, the Chairman of the Advisory Council
of the Foundation, Dr. Olatokunbo Awolowo Dosumu said, “Our sole purpose is to
usher in a new era of progress and development in the Southwest states and, by
extension, for the entire nation.
“Through digital education, we are not only empowering the
youth but also laying the groundwork for a future where innovation and economic
growth go hand in hand.”
During their goodwill messages at the event, the governors
of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde; Lagos, Babajide Sanwo-Olu; Ondo, Rotimi
Akeredolu; and Ekiti, Abiodun Oyebanji, expressed their delight over the
foundation’s vision to revolutionise digital education and innovation in the
southwest region.
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, acknowledged the
foundation’s efforts, particularly the Bytes Busters Coding Clubs, for
empowering students with essential digital skills.
He praised the initiative for preparing youths across
diverse backgrounds for the digital future, aligning with Lagos State’s vision
of becoming a smart city.
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