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Saraki Hails ICT Centre Launch in Bauchi, Citing Global Opportunities for Youth

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Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A new 500-seater Information and Communication Technology (ICT) center has opened in Azare, Bauchi State, Nigeria.
  • The center, established by PDP governorship candidate Usman Adamu Ahmed Suphi, aims to equip local youth with digital skills for global economic opportunities.
  • Former Senate President Bukola Saraki praised the initiative, calling it a vital investment in youth empowerment and digital literacy.

A state-of-the-art Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and Computer-Based Test (CBT) Centre has been inaugurated in Azare, Bauchi State, Nigeria, offering a significant boost to local youth empowerment and digital literacy.

The internet has provided a platform where you can sell your skills and products to the global market. This centre will provide the young people with the opportunity to acquire those skills.

— Dr. Bukola SarakiThe former Senate President highlighted the global economic opportunities the ICT center would unlock for local youth.

Spearheaded by Alhaji Usman Adamu Ahmed Suphi, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate for Bauchi State, the 500-seater facility is designed to equip young people with essential skills for the global economy. At the inauguration, former Senate President Dr. Bukola Saraki lauded the center as a crucial investment, particularly at a time when Nigeria needs to leverage its large youth population for economic advantage.

Saraki, represented by former PDP National Chairman Abubakar Baraje, emphasized that the center would provide access to digital skills, innovation, and employment opportunities not only for Bauchi but also for the wider North-east region. He envisioned the facility as a platform for digital literacy, entrepreneurship, and connecting with the global marketplace.

The facility will equip youths with skills needed to compete in the global economy.

— Dr. Bukola SarakiSaraki described the center's role in preparing young people for international economic competition.

Suphi described the center as a "symbol of hope, opportunity and a commitment to investing in people." Each of the 500 seats is equipped with a new laptop, Local Area Network (LAN) connectivity, and other necessary accessories. The facility aims to prepare students and youths for computer-based examinations, professional certifications, emerging technology skills, and entrepreneurship. Suphi also affirmed the Assufiyya Humanitarian Foundation's commitment to ongoing interventions in education, healthcare, and youth development, urging collaborative efforts from government, educational institutions, and corporations.

symbol of hope, opportunity and a commitment to investing in people

— Alhaji Usman Adamu Ahmed SuphiThe PDP governorship candidate described the ICT center's significance.
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Originally published by ThisDay in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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