By Segun Adewale in Bauchi
Bauchi State has graduated over one hundred youths from its Cyber Nation initiative after about six months of intensive training and professional development in cybersecurity.
The programme was designed to equip young people with practical digital skills, professional competencies and internationally recognised certifications to enable them to compete in the global digital economy.
Speaking at the graduation ceremony yesterday, Governor Bala Mohammed said the initiative also seeks to create pathways to employment, entrepreneurship and sustainable careers in the technology sector. He urged participants to uphold professional ethics and continuously update their skills to respond effectively to emerging cyber threats.
Governor Bala Mohammed who was represented by his deputy, Auwal Jatau, reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to digital transformation, innovation, job creation and improved governance through technology.
Chairman of the occasion and Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency NITDA, Dr Kashifu Inuwa, emphasised the need to translate the initiative into tangible economic growth and a stronger digital economy in the state.
The Director-General of the State Bureau of ICT and Digital Economy, Hayatudden Babamaji, said the initiative would create opportunities for the graduates to establish technology businesses and develop innovative solutions to local challenges.
The ceremony featured the presentation of certificates to the graduates and goodwill messages from partners.
