By Abdallah el-Kurebe

SOKOTO—Following Governor Aminu Tambuwal’s directives that all civil servants in Sokoto State must be computer literate to enhance their chance of progression in the civil service, the governor has  approved the training of 23,361 workers on computer appreciation.

According to a statement by the Governor’s spokesman, Imam Imam to news men, weekend, the training would be conducted in six  centers at Sokoto State University, Umaru Ali Shinkafi Polytechnic, Shehu Shagari College of Education and the Sokoto Education Development Trust Fund.

‘’We are embarking on this important project in order to increase efficiency in the civil service of Sokoto State. In this age and time, no progress can be made without knowledge of computer and by extension information and communication technology (ICT).

”The milestones achieved in the sector in the state, as can be seen from award of best state in ICT from the Nigerian Information and Technology Development Agency should be sustained and built upon,” he said.

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“We have involved the leadership of labour unions for easy mobilization. We hope the workers, who are direct beneficiaries, will show enough dedication and commitment to the training,” the statement quoted Tambuwal.

It explained that  the Central Coordination for the training would be at Umaru Ali Shinkafi Polytechnic under the supervision of the Rector of the institution, Prof. Aminu A. Ibrahim to be assisted by 5 others.

“Already, the Head of Service of Sokoto State, Alhaji Buhari Bello Kware, has met with the coordinating team and the leadership of the organized Labour in the State so that all stakeholders are carried along in ensuring that the training is a success. All civil servants are hereby enjoined to avail themselves with this golden opportunity  provided by the Government.”

The total duration for the training is 70 weeks.