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Lagos Ministry of Education Commends Unplugged Training Initiative by MTN Foundation
Ronke Matuluko, deputy director, Ministry of Education Lagos, says that the Unplugged training program by the MTN Foundation, will go a long way in impacting students in high drug zones in Lagos.
Lagos State teachers and Unplugged trainers at the training in Lagos
She made this statement during the Unplugged training in Lagos state on Monday, July 10, 2023.
The Unplugged Training in partnership with the United Nations Office on Drug and Crimes (UNODC) and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), is an anti-substance abuse training program for 180 secondary school teachers across 60 secondary schools in Lagos, Imo, Kaduna, Delta, Gombe and Abuja.
The training is designed to educate secondary school teachers on drugs and drug abuse and provide teachers with proper sensitisation techniques and instruments to work on social influences, and substance prevention among their students.
Matuluko highlighted that the Lagos State Ministry of Education is greatly invested in the welfare of its students.
“The Lagos state Ministry of Education is interested in the welfare of students, and with this program, the teachers are going back to their schools to indoctrinate their students on the dangers of substance abuse, at the same time preventing first-time drug users. This will go a long way in impacting students in Lagos state, especially students in high drug zones” she stated.
Speaking at the training in Lagos, UNODC representative and unplugged trainer, Ruth Owotumi, explained that the Unplugged training for teachers is an anti-substance prevention programme based on comprehensive social influence, that primarily targets young ones as they approach their adolescent years.
She further explained that the training is an evidence-based school program comprising 12 lessons to build life skills in young people, making them more resilient to the use of tobacco, alcohol and other drugs.
According to a 2018 study conducted on substance use among secondary school students in select Nigerian states, it was found that the proportion of respondents who were substance abusers was significantly higher among students who had not received any formal lectures on substance abuse at school, compared to those who had been taught.
Speaking on the initiative, Executive Secretary MTN Foundation, Odunayo Sanya highlighted that the training is an avenue to work with the government in curbing the pandemic of substance abuse in Nigeria.
She stated that “the reality of substance abuse in Nigeria, especially among the youths, is one we must no longer ignore, that is why at the MTN Foundation, we are partnering with the government to fight this pandemic.
“With the unplugged training in partnership with UNODC, we hope to influence secondary school students against the use of substances and make them ambassadors who will champion the anti-substance abuse cause”.
The Unplugged training is part of the activities for the 2023 Anti-Substance Abuse Program (ASAP), an initiative spearheaded by the MTN Foundation since 2019, to deliver interventions that contribute to a significant reduction in the rate of drug abuse among young Nigerians.
A Nigerian, Mrs. Eyitayo Iyortim, has been appointed as the new chairperson/president, Africa Top Level Domains [AfTLD].
Eyitayo Iyortim, AfTLD
According to a report by Techeconomy, AfTLD confirmed the appointment, by the Organisation Executive Committee, of Mrs Iyortim from Nigeria (.NG) as the Chairperson of the Executive Committee and President of the Organization.
She will be deputized by Prof Idrissa Sarr, vice president and the manager of the.SN ccTLD.
Mr Joel Karubiu from Kenya (.KE) continues as the Treasurer.
The newly elected Executive Committee members are Mr. Molehe Wesi, Chief Executive Officer .ZA Domain Name Authority (.ZA) and Deo Gratias Tonouhewa Manager JenySAS operator (.BJ).
Other members of the Executive Committee include Ms. Grace Ingabire, Chief Executive Officer of Rwanda Information and Communications Technology Alliance (.RW), and Mr. Molupe Molupe, Manager of Lesotho Network Information Centre (.LS)
Who is Eyitayo Iyortim?
Eyitayo Iyortim is the immediate past chief operating officer of the qA).
She has a Masters in Organisational Psychology from the University of Manchester, UK.
Eyitayo has over 20 years’ experience in Project Management, Training solutions, Talent Management Solutions, Organisational Transformation, Culture re-enginerring, IT Sales and Services.
She has worked for local and global brands which includes SAP, focus on the Family, Nigeria Internet Registration Association to mention a few.
She also consults on ERP, Digitalisation and HR projects.
Eyitayo has worked in project teams for many top-tier organisations in Nigeria including NNPC, FIRS, Dangote, UAC, NLNG.
She is a member of the British Psychological Society with CPDs in Employee Management, Relationships at Work and Assessment Centre Management.
She is also certified in Ability and Personality testing, Project Management and Life Coaching.
AFTLD
AfTLD is recognized as the representative of country code Top Level Domain (ccTLD) managers from Africa.
It is an active participant in the ICANN ccNSO, and also actively participates in various Internet governance fora with the African continent and beyond, including the IGF, where it has run a number of workshops.
With collaboration in Internet governance and development a cornerstone of the bottom-up policy development processes that make the Internet truly a multi-stakeholder phenomenon, AfTLD works in collaboration and partnership with other Regional Top-Level Domain Organizations (RTLDOs), these being APTLD, CENTR and LACTLD.
In a concerted effort to address widespread complaints about data depletion, Nigeria’s Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) have collaboratively launched a consumer sensitization campaign aimed at providing practical guidance for more effective data management. This initiative is designed to enhance consumer satisfaction by helping subscribers optimize their data usage.
In a unified statement, the MNOs highlighted several smart data usage behaviors that can help prevent data depletion. These include disabling automatic app updates, enabling data saver mode, and closing unused apps to prevent background data consumption.
To prevent unauthorized access and strengthen data security, the MNOs advised consumers to use stronger passwords and regularly update their hotspot and Wi-Fi passwords to prevent unauthorized access. For a seamless video streaming experience, users should ensure they have sufficient data and turn off auto-downloads to effectively manage content consumption.
With the advent of advanced network technologies like 4G, LTE, and the latest 5G, which offer ultra-fast data speeds and enhanced browsing and streaming experiences, the speed of data consumption and pattern have increased significantly. Consumers are encouraged to understand these changes and manage their data usage accordingly.
“It is important for consumers to familiarize themselves with the specific terms and conditions of their data plans,” the MNOs emphasized.
“Different plans cater to various needs, including weekend-specific plans, social media-only plans, and regular plans configured for night use only.”
For additional tips on smarter data usage and management, consumers should visit the NCC website at https://consumer.ncc.gov.ng or the official MTN website – https://www.mtn.ng/manage-data/
Ijesha Digital Innovation Hub has announced the graduation ceremony of its first cohort of trainees.
Ijesha Digital Hub
The landmark event will take place on Monday, July 8th, 2024, starting promptly at 2:00 PM at the Royal Park Hotel on the beautiful campus of Olashore International School, Iloko-Ijesa.
In a press statement on Friday, Dr Adewale Alonge, Vice President, IGAD, said that after six months of intensive and globally benchmarked courses of study, “the hub is proud to graduate 48 trainees who have completed rigorous programs leading to certification in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, and UI/UX Design. The graduating class includes 10 trainees in UI/UX Design, 23 in Cybersecurity, and 15 in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning”.
The ceremony will feature a keynote address by Sir Aladekomo, Chairman of SmartCity Resorts Plc and Founder of Chams Plc, a pioneer in the Nigerian tech industry.
“The event will be chaired by Asiwaju Yinka Fasuyi, the esteemed Asiwaju of Ijeshaland, who will also deliver remarks celebrating the achievements of the graduates and the impact of the Innovation Hub.
“The media is invited to cover this significant event, which marks a new chapter for the 48 graduates as they embark on their professional journeys equipped with cutting-edge skills and knowledge. This graduation is a testament to the hub’s commitment to providing skills development training today so that participants can build tomorrow”, Dr. Alonge said.
The Ijesha Digital Innovation Hub, an initiative of the Ijesha Global Alliance for Development (IGAD), is dedicated to advancing the social, economic, and industrial development of Ijesaland in Nigeria. IGAD, a Florida, US-registered tax-exempt non-profit organization, mobilizes the resources and talents of Ijesas across the globe to foster the development of their homeland.
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