Remi Tinubu, Nigeria’s first lady, inaugurates ICT project in Kwara

Oluremi Tinubu, the Nigeria’s First Lady, on Tuesday began a three-day visit to Kwara State to inaugurate projects and support vulnerable groups in the State.

The First Lady, accompanied by Nana Shettima, Vice President’s wife and many others, led by Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq and his wife Olufolake Abdulrazaq; Abia State Governor Hope Uzodinma; First Ladies from across the Country; Federal and State parliamentarians; cabinet members; and party elders.

Speaking at the inauguration of the ICT project, Tinubu hailed Governor Abdulrazaq and his wife for their dedication to the success of the ICT Centre, noting that it would greatly benefit youths and women.

“I have been informed that these centres have greatly benefited our youth, especially women and girls, by providing invaluable opportunities for growth and empowerment. I am glad to hear about the success stories and the opportunities these centres afford members of these various communities that have benefitted from this intervention.

“The knowledge of ICT serves as a significant tool to empower communities, especially women, to break traditional barriers and access new opportunities by equipping themselves with ICT skills.

“So far, NITDA has constructed four (4) Community ICT Centres in total. This centre we are commissioning today is the second, while Benue and Oyo centres are ready to be commissioned soon.

“Other Digital Economy Centres have also been fully equipped with computers and other ICT materials in five (5) States, namely Jigawa, Ebonyi, Cross River, Oyo, Niger, and the Federal Capital Territory.

“Ten (10) additional Digital Economy Centres in Abia, Edo, Delta, Ondo, Kano, Katsina, Lagos, Nasarawa, Yobe, and Zamfara are also being fully equipped with ICT materials and will be ready for commissioning soon.”

Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, appreciated President Tinubu and the First Lady for what he calls an impactful initiative.

The ICT project, he said, was not just an investment in infrastructure but a powerful statement about the essential role of technology in our survival and progress in the digital era.