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UGRL Produces 18 Young Microsoft Office Specialists
United Global Resources Limited (UGRL) a leader in ICT training solutions in Partnership with leading private schools has trained and produced among the youngest 18 Microsoft Office Specialists in Word 2010. These students from Grade 4 and 5 are from various partner schools and have made the country proud at this tender age of 8 -11 years.
Mr. Sunil Dhanuka, MD of UGRL stated that “Over the years UGRL in conjunction with its partner schools has certified over 100 primary & secondary students of various age groups at the school level making an impact in the educational sector. The training provided in schools would be of great value to them not just within but outside the country as they have passed International exams. The need to inculcate ICT in the curriculum in Primary and Secondary Schools has become imperative considering the pace at which ICT is affecting our lives”
He further stated that a Microsoft Certification is an industry standard that is recognized and can help open doors worldwide along with preparing students for life after school.
MOS certification is among the leading IT certification in the world. More than 1 million MOS exams are taken every year in over 140 countries. As partners to Microsoft, UGRL was positioned to Train and certify students to play an essential role in preparing IT professionals for the evolving world.
The Head of School of Role Model, Mrs. Adesimbo Banjo said that the partnership has led to remarkable growth in pupils interest in ICT, along with pupils impressive performance in ICT competitions and International Exams.
While Mrs. Celine Nwosu the proprietress of Early Advantage School said that the relationship with UGRL has been rewarding and beneficial to the school as it has provided her school with complete computer teaching solution.
The students that passed included Ogudoro Godswill, Olojede Moyosore, Bankole Morinsola, Nwandu Kachi, Nwosu Chinedu, Okoro Marovieno, Ofuyatan Noel, Omokorode Inioluwa, Okonye Michael, Ibeh Chidi.
Others include Okoro David, Ajayi Mofinfoluwa, Nwoke-Mike Chiamaka, Obianaga Chukwu Ezugo, Tunde-Oladipo Jomiloju, Kio West Leslie, Orji Benedict.
This great achievement by the students was as a result of UGRL’s commitment to quality IT training education. Partnership with schools like Halcyon International School, Role Model School, Childline Private School, The Lord Seeds Children School, Vicsum Private School, Lea-Valley School, Alphasmart School, Ezekiel Primary School, Early Advantage Montessori School, Apostolic Faith Secondary School etc has thus yielded this result.
Mrs. Omokorode, the Head of School, The Lord’s Seeds Children School in her reaction said that this was a notable achievement for her school, a great feat for the pupil and an uncommon accomplishment by UGRL. She used the opportunity to congratulate the pupils from her school for making the school proud.
Some of the computer whiz kids had this to say about the training and certification program
Ofuyatan Noel (10 years): I think the exam was excellent for my first attempt
David Okoro (9 years): I am happy I wrote the exam and passed, thanks to UGRL.
Michael Okonye (9 years): I was scared initially when I entered the room to write the exam. When I finished I expected to score 638 or less. But when the result came out I passed and I was so glad. I really love my teachers. Thank you teachers for teaching me.
Morinsola Bankole (10 years): I felt scared at first when I wanted to do the exam. Then suddenly I didn’t feel scared anymore then I passed the exam. I say thank you to my lovely teachers. I loved the program.
Jomiloju Tunde-Oladipo (9 years) –It was not easy, but with a lot of hard work, practice and encouragement from my ICT teachers gave me the required confidence to pass the exam.
Ajayi Gold (9 years old): it was a very good training and I enjoyed it and my teachers were the one that made me get to this level, and I want to say a big thank you to all of them. I enjoyed the training thank you UGRL.
Nwandu Kachi (8 years): I am happy that I passed the exam, it was not easy but the teachers encouraged us to read and practice very well thank you to the teachers, my parent and UGRL.
According to the Mr. Vipul Gajjar the GM of UGRL: this remarkable and notable feat was achieved by this these pupils was as a result of UGRL desire to train, promote and encourage IT knowledge and certification among young kids in both primary and secondary schools associated with the UGRL@School program.
Under this program, UGRL deputes its teachers in school and students are trained on UGRL own proprietary curriculum through out the year.
Currently, UGRL has partnered with over 60 schools where more than 7000 students are trained annually.
He used the opportunity also to appreciate and congratulate all partner schools that participated in the program, the pupils for been among the youngest set of IT professional and the parents for the feat achieved by the children.
Modern Shelter Systems and Services Limited, one of Nigeria’s leading real estate firms has announced that the Nasarawa Technology Village has attracted investments of N12 billion since the project commenced.
The real estate firm added that it has officially commenced feasibility studies for the Aso-Pada Toll Road, which will catalyse the development of the tech-driven innovation hub, creating value for investors and transforming lives along the Keffi-Nyanya-Abuja corridor.
With the signing of the Aso-Pada Toll Road project, Modern Shelter said it is one step closer to realising the vision of Nasarawa Technology Village, which is powered by innovation as the project will connect communities, attract investments, and unlock socio-economic opportunities while providing sustainable, affordable housing for the future.
Commenting on the development, Abdulmalik Mahdi, chief executive officer, said that “The Aso-Pada Toll Road will serve as the backbone of Modern Shelter’s Nasarawa Technology Village, bringing 1,962 homes, a tech incubation centre and more to life.
“The Aso-Pada Toll Road will not only enhance connectivity but also drive the success of our Nasarawa Technology Village project, powered by NGN12.5 billion in investments. Together, we’re creating a hub for innovation, sustainability, and opportunity,” he explained.
Chain Reactions Africa, one of Africa’s leading public relations and integrated communications consultancies, continued its awards-winning streak in 2024 by clinching three more prestigious awards in the recently hosted Lagos PR Industry Gala & Awards (LaPRIGA) 2024, which was held in Lagos.
Chain Reactions Africa emerged as winner of the ‘Public Sector PR Campaign of the Year’ for the firm’s Windfall Tax Policy Campaign for the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS).
The campaign was aimed at first, sensitising the Nigerian public about the Windfall Tax Policy and then, securing the compliance of key stakeholders for the policy.
The same campaign also clinched the ‘Best in Crisis Management’ award, off the back of its use of strategic communication to manage and avert the crisis that would have been precipitated by the enforcement of the Windfall Tax by the FIRS.
The highpoint of the day for the company was the crowning of its Managing Director and Chief Strategist, Mr. Israel Jaiye Opayemi, as the ‘Most Influential PR Professional’ for his exceptional professional persona, charismatic industry leadership, enviable profile, and commitment to the growth of the Public Relations industry.
Commenting on the LaPRIGA Awards recognitions, the Managing Director and Chief Strategist of Chain Reactions Africa, Mr. Israel Jaiye Opayemi, expressed appreciation for the honours.
“Once again, I say a big thank you to the awards organisers, the Lagos State Chapter of NIPR, for raising the bar in organising this award to celebrate hard work and honour the resilience of deserving winners”, he said.
Opayemi charged the winners and all practitioners to drive better storytelling of their organisations and clients. “Let’s be the best. We are Public Relations people, let’s tell the stories of our respective organisations and clients better than ever before”.
He acknowledged the invaluable contributions of his team to Chain Reactions Africa’s unceasing accomplishments, describing them as the real shining stars of these honours.
“These award recognitions are emphatically dedicated to all the creative rebels in the Chain Reactions Africa Tribe. You are truly the shining stars spurring these honours, and there wouldn’t be a Chain Reactions Africa without my team. Your unwavering commitment to client satisfaction and sacrifices are matchless; you are the reason we are not just winning, but also breaking more boundaries of excellence”, Opayemi said.
Speaking at the event, the Chairman, Nigeria Institute of Public Relations (NIPR Lagos Chapter), Comfort Obot Nwankwo, congratulated all the winners for their recognition as shining stars and urged them to be an inspiration to others while sustaining the momentum of success, character, and bravery.
“As we honour our shining stars tonight, let us reflect on our collective responsibilities and use our influence to advance inclusivity and sustainability in Public Relations.
I challenge each of you to champion youth involvement, prioritise community breeding narratives and uphold highest standards of integrity in all that you do. I congratulate all nominees and winners tonight – may your success serve as an inspiration to others”, she said.
Themed, ‘The Shining Stars’, the 9th edition of LaPRIGA Awards expectedly turned out to be a resplendent and colourful get-together of the who-is-who in the integrated marketing communications industry with stakeholders drawn from the corporate, private, and public sectors.
According to the Chairman of the Selection Committee, Lead Consultant/CEO, Leap Communications, and Publisher of Breezy News, Muyiwa Akintunde, the ceremony had 22 award categories, and 81 entries were submitted in 21 categories, with the ‘Best in Political Communication’ not having any submission for this year’s edition.
Others are ‘Special Honorary Awards’ and ‘Lifetime Achievements Award for select public relations industry veterans.
With three awards, Chain Reactions Africa has once again shown its unparalleled dominance in the marketing communications industry.
Earlier in 2024, the company reached an unprecedented height by winning seven awards at the 2024 SABRE Awards. It also emerged winner of the Edge Awards 2024 most coveted prize, ‘Outstanding PR Agency of the Year’, with its MD/ Chief Strategist, Opayemi, carting away the ‘Edge Grand Prix in PR’, Edge Awards’ most enviable and highest individual awards category.
The company, with offices in both Lagos and Abuja, won four deserving honours at the 2024 Brandcom Awards, including the ‘Most Outstanding PR Agency of the Year’; ‘Most Outstanding Agency in Political and Public Sector PR’, and ‘Strategic Communication Consultancy of the Year’. Its MD/ Chief Strategist also won the ‘CEO of the Year (Public Relations) category for his sound leadership qualities and desirable profile.
LaPRIGA is a high-profile award that recognises excellence and celebrates practitioners in public and corporate organisations as well as stakeholders to boost professionalism and more investment in the practice of public relations.
A former Barclays branch building in Middleton is set to be transformed into a church, two years after the bank shut its doors.
The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG)has received council approval to establish their newest place of worship at the site, adding to the growing number of the faith’s churches in the Greater Manchester area
Despite receiving 51 letters of objection from locals concerned about potential traffic impact and overdevelopment, Rochdale Council’s highways officers are confident there would be no increase in traffic as a result of the development.
Planning officers also noted that the application is only for a change of use, meaning the building’s appearance would remain the same.
No major internal or external changes are planned.
As the building would effectively look the same and the application was for a change of use, this work would not be deemed ‘inappropriate’ or ‘overdevelopment’.
The Redeemed Christian Church of God, a form of Christianity founded in Nigeria in 1952, has a presence in 197 countries and territories worldwide, with millions of members in Nigeria alone.
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