ICT: Youths charged on productivity

From Fisayo Akinduro, Osogbo
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Youths have been urged to engage in productive ventures through the use of Information and Communication Technology(ICT) in order to be self-reliant.

The Vice Chancellor of Osun State University, Osogbo, Prof. Labode Popoola, gave the advice during the opening ceremony of ICT Entrepreneurship Training for students of the state’s tertiary institutions themed: “Youth Empowerment 2019: Awakening Entrepreneurship in Youth through ICT Training” in Osogbo.

The vice chancellor noted that ICT has become the focus globally, adding that it was necessary for youths to convert their ICT ideas into business ventures rather than cyber crime.

He said the training would equip the participants and inculcate in them the spirit of ICT entrepreneurship as well as help them build the capacity to develop business plans related to ICT operations.

The guest speaker, Mr Tunde Olatunji said youths could be self reliant through ICT without necessarily relying on white collar jobs.

Olatunji, a member of Osun House of Assembly, said that the world is moving at a very fast pace through ICT, adding that there is the need for the youths to be ICT compliant.

“The world is not looking for people who have certificates, but cannot solve problems and think.

“The world is looking for those who can solve problems through ICT and be self reliant.”

He, however, appealed to government to provide an enabling environment for youths that would enable them to develop ICT.