Maina made the call at the opening of the National Children Conference on Information and Communication Technology, organised by the National Centre for Women Development in Abuja.
She said ICT was important in children’s lives as it provided a positive environment for promoting learning and development.
According to her, technology can have a positive impact on children’s development if properly used.
She said the benefit of the conference was to educate children on basic use of the Internet and joining the global train of development.
“As we are aware, a nation where children miss the train of online connectivity and e-learning is doomed.
``Reduction of ignorance and relevance of a nation is guaranteed if her children are prepared for lifetime learning and are given the enabling environment to be part of information and communication technology which is now,” she said.
The Acting Director-General of the Centre, Malam Abdulmalik Dawudu, said the conference was aimed at equipping children between the ages of eight and 17 with skills on ICT.
He said participants were drawn from the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory.
Dawudu said that the programme was in its second edition and added that the centre was at the forefront of improving the lives of women, youths and children.
``Over the years, the NCWD, Abuja, has been in the forefront of innovation in ICT training around the nation.
``We blend the latest technology learning with non-tech activities, thereby creating a well rounded experience.
Mr Manny Emecheta, Director, ICT in the centre, said the programme was also an opportunity for the children to expand their ICT skills and interact among their peers.
``The centre is catching them young, we will be giving them life skills on software development. It is not only for children to play games but to get skills on games software,” he said.
The NCWD is a parastatal agency of the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, which focuses on training and empowerment of women.
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Quelle/Source: Leadership Newspapers, 23.08.2013
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