By: Manoah Kikekon
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| Sunday Aladeotan, Ibrahim Rauf and the new ICT centre |
BADAGRY WEST LCDA – Sunday Aladeotan, the Vice Chairman of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Lagos West, has publicly hailed Hon. Ibrahim Rauf popularly known as RIKAY the chairman Badagry West Local Council Development Area (LCDA) as he inaugurated a state-of-the-art Information and Communication Technology (ICT) centre.
The project, a highlight of the 100-day celebrations of the Executive Chairman, Hon. Ibrahim Yenaren Rikay, has drawn commendation from youth leaders across Lagos.
Aladeotan commended the Chairman and the council's management team, led by Eng. Akande Lawrence, for the timely initiative. Aladeotan described the centre as a fulfillment of campaign promises and a critical step towards equipping the youths with in-demand technology skills.
“This initiative is a welcome development and part of the campaign promises of the chairman to equip youths in technology and to encourage continuous engagements of the youths,” Aladeotan stated. “This will go a long way in engaging and building Badagry West youths.”
The centre launched with an immediate, practical impact. Twelve pioneering participants, carefully selected from across the five wards of Badagry West LCDA, have commenced training. This first batch is expected to complete their upskilling program by next year, paving the way for a new cohort to enroll, ensuring a continuous cycle of empowerment.
The initiative is strategically designed to combat youth idleness, bridge the digital divide, and create a pipeline of tech-savvy individuals ready to contribute to the local and national economy.
In his praise, Aladeotan extended gratitude to the council leadership for prioritizing youth-friendly policies. “I want to appreciate the chairman and the management for enhancing youth-friendly and development policies,” he added. The establishment of the ICT centre is seen as a cornerstone of this developmental agenda, directly addressing the need for sustainable skills in a rapidly digitalizing world.