In the past five weeks, selected students from Christ School participated in the DigiAccess programme, organized by Motivar, a social enterprise committed to democratizing access to digital education.
The programme ended with a closing ceremony on Wednesday, 24th July at the school premises. The students received their certificates of completion and some outstanding students will receive data support to continue their learning.
The successful students explored various fields including artificial intelligence, web design, UI/UX design, video editing, cybersecurity, digital marketing, and data analytics. For about 70% of the participants, this marked their first experience with online learning.
In her comments, Mrs. Apata Modupe, the Principal, Christ Girls School, expressed her gratitude: “We are thankful for this initiative. It’s not just about the skills; it’s about expanding our students’ horizons and showing them what’s possible in the digital world. And we are excited to have played our part to deliver this for them “
Mr. Olatunde, the Vice Principal Admin of Christ School, added, “The support we provided every step of the way has been instrumental in making this program a success. We look forward to seeing how our students will apply these new learnings.”
The Permanent Secretary, Ekiti State Ministry of Education, Mr. Mike Omolayo commended the efforts of the school leadership for being proactive and supporting a programme like this that is in line with the Ministry’s priorities for students in Ekiti.
He further added that “Young people today use digital access for nefarious purposes, but I believe you have now learnt that you should and must use it for learning. And complement what you are taught in class and even further. The opportunities are boundless.”
Reflecting on the program’s impact, Motivar’s founder, Mayowa Olajide Akinleye concluded that “This training is not what will make them into Bill Gates, but it’s a seed, a seed that if nurtured, watered may become for them an oak that feeds them all their lives. And if not, we have in a small way increased their capacity to dream. And that is enough and what I am proudest of.