By Olasunkanmi Akoni

Lagos—The Lagos State Government, yesterday, launched two Coding Centres for CodeLagos, an initiative of state Ministry of Education aimed at using technology to drive the economy and infrastructure development of the state.

While explaining that it is envisioned to make Lagos the technology frontier in Africa, the government urged the private sector to key into the new initiative with a view to making coding education framework accessible to every student in the state.

The Special Adviser to the State Governor on Education, Mr. Obafela Bank-Olemoh who launched the programme at Rabiatu Thompson Memorial Primary School, Surulere, reiterated the commitment of the State Government to training one million Lagos residence to code.

The Special Adviser who was represented by the Director General, Office of Education Quality Assurance, Mrs. Ronke Soyombo, explained that the CodeLagos was a first-of-its-kind initiative that would enable students in the state to harness, create and leverage on the 21st century opportunities as well as increase their employment and business opportunities in the technology sector, while enhancing the State’s global competitiveness and best practices.

According to him, “This new initiative is aimed at using technology to drive the economy and infrastructure development of the State as it is envisioned to make Lagos the technology frontier in Africa. CodeLagos will enable the State Government to equip students and pupils with the necessary digital skills to meet the growing demand for technology solutions and approach the world of work as problem solvers.”