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By Muhammad Salisu, Kano
The Center For Information Technology And Development (CITAD) has organized a two day training for youth on transforming technological ideas into business to support their lives and become self reliance.
Addressing the Press, during the opening ceremony of the workshop, held Wednesday, Technical Officer of the Center, Kamaludeen Umar said, the program was aimed at providing training and encouragin youth on the use of technology, innovative ideas and converting talent to become a reality.
"During the training, youth with excellent technical ideas but without the Technical knowledge to make it a reality, can be coach by experts in the field," he explained.
He cited as an example that, "Societal challenges like the ongoing cashless Policy of the Federal Government can easily be resolved with technology, using the required skills and technical know how."
Also, the Technical Officer, highlighted that, the event encompassed trained the youth on various opportunities in the the Technological space.
”Use of information technology ideas for mitigating societal problems needs proper utilization of innovations, technology is now taking part of the modern world, in the areas of health, education, agriculture and all relevant sectors," he added.
However, Mr Umar, reassured that, CITAD will continue to support the youth in information technology for the betterment of their lives.
The training, drawn 30 participants from varied communities across the state as more beneficiaries are expected to be brought in the next phases.
While commenting, the beneficiaries of the training expressed gratitude to the center for given them the opportunity.
highlights of the workshop was presentation of papers by resource persons, practical demonstration of some technological ideas among others.
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