The Ajoke Ayisat Afolabi Foundation, the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of SIFAX Group, in partnership with the World Bank, has trained over 90 students of State Senior Secondary School, Oyewole, Agege, in Lagos on Artificial Intelligence and technology skills.
The training, held in Orile Agege Local Government Area of Lagos State, forms part of the Foundation’s ongoing Community Connections Campaign Projects across Nigeria.
The programme was designed to equip students with practical digital skills to enhance their education, improve future employability and promote self-reliance. Participants received training in computer literacy, machine learning and the application of Artificial Intelligence.
Students were selected from different classes with the expectation that they would cascade the knowledge gained to their peers.
Executive Coordinator of the Foundation, Mrs. Foluke Ademokun, said the initiative is aimed at addressing youth unemployment and bridging the skills gap in the country.
She noted that the training would benefit not only the students but also their communities, as participants are expected to apply the acquired knowledge to contribute to local economic development.
Responding on behalf of the school management, Vice Principal Mrs. Sherifat Ajala commended the Foundation and its sponsors for the opportunity given to students to interact with experienced facilitators.
Two students, Goodluck Innocent and Moses Faith, were recognised for active participation and expressed appreciation to the Foundation and SIFAX Group for the opportunity to gain technology skills.
At the end of the session, the school received a projector, laptop and projector screen to support continued digital learning.
The Foundation disclosed that other beneficiary schools include Community Grammar School, Zion Pepe in Ondo State; Osolu Senior Secondary School, Badagry; Pobuna Senior Grammar School, Epe; Baptist Model College, Ile-Epo; Ijaiye-Ojokoro Senior High School, Ifako-Ijaiye; and Unity Senior College, Alimosho, bringing the total number of empowered students to nearly 600 nationwide.
