Ogun High Chief Mustapha tasks private organizations, FG on support for research centers

…inducted CIERED fellow

High Chief (Dr) Bode Mustapha, the Osi of Egbaland has urged the federal government, to fund digital education and also accord adequate support to research centers development.

Mustapha gave the counsel while being inducted as an Honorary Fellow of the Center for Industrial Engineering Research and Economic Development (CIERED) in Abeokuta,Ogun state on Wednesday 24th May,2023.

The Egba Chief stressed that much more advancement in all sectors will be made feasible, if the government and private organizations give enough support to research centers development.

Mustapha gave the charge in his goodwill message as one of the special guests at a Digital Competency Competition for secondary students, organised by CIERED.

In his words: ” In order for us to have a secured future with a generation of new Nigerians ready to take their place in our ever dynamic world, digital education is the way to go.

“I dare say that CIERED is on point with this noble concept, which I see as a way to catch the youngsters fresh and endear them to the tech world in an highly innovative manner.

“I want to urge government and private organizations to accord needed support to research centers development, there lies enormous benefits for all.” High Chief Mustapha said.

Earlier the Director-General of CIERED, Dr. Tobi Adeuyi, while addressing the participants, argued that digital competency has become an indispensable asset to harness the boundless opportunities in the rapidly evolving world.

To this end, Adeuyi said the digital competency competition was designed for students to showcase their digital skills and creativity as well as learn and improve their digital competence.

The ICT expert equally noted that the idea behind the programme was to advocate for digital competency, to be included in school curriculum for the young creative minds to be innovative and able to meet the demand of the technology driven society.

While noting that Technology has changed the way people live, work, and communicate In the modern world, the ICT expert stressed that digital education is essential for students to develop the skills needed to compete in the global economy.

His words “digital competency has become an indispensable asset, enabling Individuals, businesses, and societies to harness the boundless opportunities that lie before us.

“Technology has changed the way we live, work, and communicate In today’s world.

“Digital competency is no longer a luxury, but a necessity for all. Digital competency is the ability to use -digital tools and technologies to access, manage, and create information and knowledge.

“It is a crucial skill that everyone needs to succeed in the 21st century”, he added.

The Permanent Secretary of Ogun State Ministry of Education, Science and Technology who was represented by the Director of Science and Technology at the Ministry, Samuel Ogunpola stated that if we must prepare for a generation that is mentally ready for the future of work, government must promote and encourage digital education.

The highlight of the event featured Foursquare International Secondary School coming top of the competition, having won the maiden edition of CIERED’s Digital Competency Competition for Secondary Schools in Ogun State.