The initiative is being led by the Ministry of
Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, and aims to promote digital
innovation and entrepreneurship in Nigeria.
Prospective teachers are expected to be stationed in the
capital cities of three strategically chosen states, spanning the North, East,
and West regions of the country. Specifically, these locations comprise
Maiduguri in the North, Owerri in the East, and Abeokuta in the West.
In its official announcement regarding the applications, the
Ministry emphasized the importance of seeking visionary educators, experienced
teachers, and passionate individuals capable of mentoring the upcoming
generation of tech innovators within secondary schools.
We’re looking for visionary educators, teachers and enthusiasts in Maiduguri, Owerri and Abeokuta to guide the next generation of tech innovators in secondary schools for our Build-A-Thon initiative.
— Fed. Min. of Comms, Innovation & Digital Economy (@FMCIDENigeria) December 28, 2023
Click on the link below to apply:https://t.co/MvnRf1CLmn#Buildathon2024 pic.twitter.com/fsxKTe83uY
The Ministry encourages interested and qualified candidates
to submit their applications through the designated website for the program.
The Build-A-Thon is a collaborative platform between the
Ministry and Raspberry Pi Foundation, a UK-based NGO with a focus on computing
and digital technologies.
It brings together tech enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, and
innovators to introduce senior secondary school students to the maker culture.
Speaking at the launch of the program, Minister of
Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, said:
“The Build-A-Thon initiative is part of our strategic plan
to promote early-technology adoption to shape tomorrow’s innovation leaders.
“Our journey towards positioning Nigeria as the go-to-market
for technical knowledge cannot be achieved without creating a knowledge
pipeline that is represented by these young, impressionable minds.
“By joining a global network of free coding clubs supported
by the Raspberry Pi Foundation, we are confident that our plan to rapidly grow
Nigeria’s digital economy through the deepening of technical knowledge and
development of talent is on course.”
He added that the overall goal of the program includes
showcasing innovative projects, recognizing achievements, fostering future
collaboration, inspiring future leaders, and promoting lifelong learning.
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