DG Encourages ICT Graduates to Create Jobs Following Conclusion of Digital Training Program

By Iyojo Ameh

Rt. Hon. (Dr.) Yusuf Buba Yakub, the Director-General of the Directorate of Technical Aid Corps (DTAC), emphasized the need for graduates of the agency’s recently concluded ICT training to take charge of their employment destiny rather than solely relying on traditional job opportunities.

His call to action came during the closing and certificate-presentation ceremonies for participants of the 3-month training workshop held in Abuja on Tuesday.

During the event, Buba commended the participants for their commitment, highlighting that the training aimed to equip them for future endeavors.

He pledged continuous support and promised further training opportunities in diverse areas to aid participants in applying their newfound knowledge to real-life challenges.

Addressing the attendees, Buba remarked on the technological shift in the world, urging the graduates to harness their skills for practical applications. “I am certain today that since we flagged off this training, you have learnt invaluable lessons crucial for your future,” he stated. Encouraging them to deepen their knowledge, he assured ongoing guidance from instructors.

Shehu Mohammed, the Ag. Director in-charge of Administration at the Agency, expressed gratitude for the impactful training, assuring that it would become a recurring feature in the Agency’s annual program. Additionally, Ubong Anye, the team-lead of Strammed Ltd training group, lauded DTAC for providing the platform to exhibit their instructional prowess and explained the program’s structure, detailing its focus on theoretical and practical components.

Certificates were awarded to over fifty graduates, comprising Corps Members and Agency staff from the Media and ICT Units. Hillary Tyato Greno and Shuaib Muhammad Dazhi, speaking on behalf of their peers, pledged to leverage their newly acquired Digital Content Creation and Marketing Tools skills to advance the Agency’s visibility and improve their livelihoods.

The ceremony witnessed the presence of key DTAC Management members, including Amb. Mohammed Mohammed, Director of Programmes; Mr. Idris Saidu, Ag. Director, Finance and Accounts; and Mrs. Rahila Ayuba Kaura, Ag. Director, Monitoring and Evaluation, among others, who played diverse roles during the event.