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ICT
By Mike Mbonye
Johannesburg, Oct. 28, 2016 (NAN) Mr Fidelis Igbokwe, a South Africa-based Nigerian ICT expert, on Friday called on the Federal Government to encourage youths to study Information Technology.
Igbokwe, the founder of Trippins Application, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Johannesburg, South Africa, that this would produce youths with relevant knowledge to excel in the area of Information and Communication Technology(ICT).
He also urged government to set up ICT hubs in different locations to assist youths create solutions that could meet the needs of the people.
“ Information Technology creates a lot of jobs. IT is about providing solutions and if a young person can provide solution to a need, he already has a job because people are willing to pay for that service,” he said.
Igbokwe, who developed a travel and tourism application with safety and security features, said Nigeria was blessed with intelligent youths capable of contributing to the technological development of the country.
He said that such talented youths could use Information technology to develop solutions for services like mechanical activities, business, marketing, tourism and security.
“ There are lots of ways that jobs can be created through Information Technology.
“ All our youths need is encouragement and they will contribute positively to our quest for technological advancement,” he said.
Igbokwe urged the Federal Government to create a platform that would make citizens benefit from information technology-related services at little cost. (NAN)
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(Edited by Mufutau Ojo)