3MTT: 150 Participants Graduate From Cohort 1 in Kwara, Get Laptops
Over 150 participants graduated at the Cohort 1 graduation of the 3 Million Technical Talents program (3MTT) in Kwara State.
The Special Assistant to the Kwara State Governor on Digital and Innovation, Kayode Ishola disclosed this on Thursday while launching the ‘Kwara Economy Digital platform‘, which aims to connect technical talent with business owners to solve problems collectively at the Kwara State Library in Ilorin
The Kwara Economy Digital platform is designed to bridge the gap between technical talent and business owners, creating a conducive environment for collaboration and problem-solving, by leveraging digital solutions, the platform aims to facilitate partnerships that drive innovation and address pressing challenges faced by businesses in the state.
Mr Kayode, in his opening remarks at the Cohort 1 graduation of the 3 Million Technical Talents, emphasized the rapid technological advancement and stressed that people must harness the power of innovation to drive progress, create opportunities, and address the challenges facing society.
He said Kwara is one of the few states across the federation that has chosen to harness the potential of the 3 Million talents program.
According to him, the Kwara Economy Digital platform aims to promote knowledge sharing and skill development within the local tech ecosystem and also provide a centralized hub for networking and collaboration around the world.
The Digital Guru lauded Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for approving the necessary materials for the improvement of trainees.
In his address, the Press Secretary to the Kwara State Governor, Rafiu Ajakaye congratulated graduates and urges them to leverage their acquired skills to effect meaningful change within society, stressing the importance of their contribution to the state’s development trajectory.
Dr. ‘Bosun Tijani, the Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, lauded the graduating class for their dedication and successful completion of the rigorous training regimen.
Dr. Tijani emphasized the challenges and triumphs of their journey, highlighting the importance of community-building amidst the technical skills they have acquired.
He stressed that while the path may have been stressful, their ability to forge connections and collaborate would be crucial in leveraging their expertise for broader societal benefit.
Earlier, the State Commissioner for Business, Innovation and Technology, Damilola Yusuf Adelodun said the gathering attests to how Governor AbdulRazaq is fostering a culture of innovation and supporting tech programmes that she noted are instrumental to creating opportunities for the upcoming tech professionals.
She said the administration has created the Ilorin Innovation Hub to nurture and support tech talents, startups and innovations in the state.
“We also have programmes such as the E-hackathon, partnership with IHS and other internal bodies which are currently ongoing, and others coming up in the areas of connectivity, data transfer, e-government, e-health, and much more”, she said.
CEO Plat Technologies, Engr Taofeek Abdulkareem, said the graduates have acquired a solid foundation through that 3MTT training but enjoined them to take a step further by cultivating a digital mindset.