Korea Reaffirms Support for Nigeria to Empower Young Girls with Technology
Oghenevwede Ohwovoriole in Abuja
The Korean Ambassador to Nigeria, Kim Pankyu has stated that the Korean government would continue to support Nigeria’s quest to empower her young girls with technology.
The envoy spoke at the finals of the national girls in ICT competition in Abuja.
The envoy who was represented by KIOCA country Director/Nigeria office, Son Sunggil, stated that, “KIOCA’s engagement with this programme not only shows Korean government’s commitment to empowering young girls with technology and innovation in Nigeria.
“Our partnership also signifies the positive outcomes of KIOCA’S long standing digital transfers formation journey with the ministry and the people of Nigeria.
“KIOCA and Korean government will remain committed to working alongside the ministry to help achieve Nigeria’s government renewed hope agenda continue.”
Speaking on the competition he added, “It is indeed my great pleasure to contribute to the success of today’s event by bringing our resources to this place. Secondly to all the competing teams, I like to congratulate you on your journey and success.
“Am sure that the journey to the stage today ha been quite tough and a lot of hard work has been required. Never the less with your confidence and knowledge and above all the believe that you can make it. And your journey has paid off, if you win the competition or not am sure this journey is going to be life changing experience to all of you.”
He also spoke on KIOCA’s supported smart schools in Nigeria, saying, “At today’s event we have some students and teachers, of KIOCA supported smart schools from the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nasarawa, Cross Rivers, Ekiti, Kano and Bauchi.
“As we have been working together with the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), we recently provided quality ICT facilities to these six smart schools where students and teachers can have access to teaching and learning resources. That is why we called on them in this competition believing that it can be of good opportunity for them and I hope you have enjoyed this event.”
