Ogun Government to Use ICT To Address Unemployment, ‘Japa’ Syndrome

The Ogun government has reiterated its determination to deploy information communication technology to empower its citizens further and make them become employers of labour, as well as discourage brain drain (‘Japa’ syndrome).

Special Adviser to the governor on ICT, Dayo Abiodun, dropped this hint while receiving an award bestowed on the Ogun government by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) as the second runner-up for the ‘Most Digitally Compliant State’ at the 2023 Digital Nigeria Award Dinner held at the International Conference Center, Abuja.

Abiodun said the present administration was determined to upgrade the knowledge of individuals on cyber security, data analysis, and web designing towards making them relevant in the emerging technology world.
The governor’s aide encouraged interested members of the public to register for the ongoing 3 million Technical Talent (3MTT) training program organised by the NITDA via https:/3mtt.nitda.gov.ng/

While attributing the award to the digital initiatives of Governor Dapo Abiodun for his unrelenting effort in the digitalisation drive, the Special Adviser stated that the state government was sparing no cost at putting across various training programs to the residents, especially the youth.

He said: “This recognition is a testament to the remarkable strides we have made in embracing digital transformation and ensuring compliance with the ever-evolving digital landscape under the guidance of the governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun.’’
The special adviser noted that the present government would continue to leverage trending digital skills that would make people self-dependent and make them earn foreign salaries while in Nigeria.