By Emeka Aginam
The tripartite partnership of Topmost international, IT Enterprise _ Microsoft and New Horizons has yet again produced 2 young MCPs within a period of one year of ICT training integration in the school.

Just last July, a 13 years old SadiqTemitope and Arowojobe Seun from Topmost Lntl School became Microsoft Certified Professionals (MCPs) and joined the league of Africa’s youngest MCPs.

This is one the positive result from Microsoft and New Horizons partnership to develop local innovation by empowering Nigerian youths and help them reach their potential so that at any age they can compete against their peers globally.

Moreover, with the skill acquired from this certification, these young Nigerians stand a chance of securing high paying holiday jobs as system administrators, Helpdesk Support Analyst or a system engineer.Microsoft Certified Professional is an internationally recognized certification programme provided by Microsoft Corporation.

This is tailored towards building skills on Microsoft Business Solutions which focuses on client_End operating systems such as Windows XP, Vista e.t.c
According to the Proprietress Mrs Mabel Odunayo ,  as a result of ICT partnership with New Horizons, the students have developed diverse interest traits in Information Technology and equipped themselves with adequate skills that will help them to succeed in future.

According to her, “the scheme has availed students the opportunity to experience world class ICT  curriculum  and such gave them the confidence to compete with their  counterpart  in other part of the world. Students of the school will have the opportunity to pass minimum of 3 IT certifications before graduation”.

She r said “I am highly elated and overwhelmed by the above board success of my students. This achievement has made the students internationally certified and given them a global recognition. I do not regret the school partnership with Newhorizons Systems Solutions limited.

l use this medium to encourage as many schools as would want to be rated Top Schools in Nigeria to embrace and implement ICT training through partnership with New Horizons Systems Solutions limited because they have wide range of experience and skilled instructors who are capable of impacting their unique standard ICT curriculum effectively.

More importantly, since most Post JAMB Examinations into reputable Tertiary institutions are now conducted through online test examination, early introduction or exposure of pupils and students to ICT training will be of immense benefit to them.

New Horizons, the world’s leading IT training and business skills institution provide International standard ICT curriculum from Primary to Tertiary education. The company has effectively implemented these programs into school curriculum without any problem which has also contributed to the increasing numbers of schools in partnership all over Nigeria.

The MD/CEO of New Horizons Mr. Timothy Akano expatiated on the objective of the program that “it is the only way to change the face of information technology education in the country, by providing the latest infrastructure for secondary schools which will in turn develop innovative technology ideas that can change the nation’s economy.

He also said that this will be an firm bedrock for the students to pursue specialized skills in different fields of IT and thus becoming employer’s choice in the future.

As recorded this year, over 50 International Professional have been produced from top rated Schools such as Doregos Academy, Queensland Academy and CTC with students within the age brackets of 7_13year.

New Horizons, the No 1 IT training company in the world with presence in over 60 countries also partner with more than 10 private universities in the country and offering trainings to most leading business organization in the country including banks, manufacturing, automobile and telecommunication respectively.