Unites Academy Foundation, a non-governmental organisation, in conjunction with Cisco, networking hardware manufacturer, recently organised the second edition, South-West zone of National ICT Champions Olympics for girls.
The competition, which took place at Queens College gymnasium, Lagos was aimed at providing a platform for the girl-child to demonstrate skills in ICT, inspire girls to embrace ICT and encourage entrepreneurship skills and ICT competency.
Students from Queens College; FGGC Sagamu; FGC Akure; FSTC Yaba; FGC Ijanikin; FSTC Ikare; FGC Ikirun; FGC Idoani; FGGC Akure;SMAC, FGGC Oyo; FGC Ogbomoso; New Estate Baptist School;FSTC Ijebu Imushin, and eight other schools participated.
Speaking at the event, Director/Principal of Queens College, Lagos, Mrs Bola Are, advised girls to use ICT to develop their brains, impact their lives positively and add value to society.
Executive Director of Unites Academy Foundation, Mr Toyin James Olatayo stated that inspiring and encouraging young girl’s interest in technology will empower them to take their rightful positions as future leaders in a competitive world and position them to become innovative and successful future leaders.
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