Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has directed all civil servants working in
Sokoto state to be computer literate to enhance their chance of
progression in the civil service.
He spoke following the granting of approval to the Head of Service for the
training of 23,361 state workers on computer appreciation.
“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 (NITDA), should be sustained and built upon.
“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,” Governor Tambuwal was quoted
as saying through a statement issued by his spokesman, Malam Imam Imam, in
Sokoto on Sunday.
The special computer training will be conducted in six centers situated at
three State-owned Tertiary Institutions and the Sokoto Education
Development Trust Fund.
The institutions are: Sokoto State University, Umaru Ali Shinkafi
Poluyechnic and Shehu Shagari College of Education (SSCOE), Sokoto.
The statement said the Central Coordination for the training will be
located 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 stake holders are carried along in
ensuring that the training is a success.
“Consequently, all civil servants are hereby enjoined to avail themselves
with this golden opportunity provided by the Government,” the statement
added.
The total duration for the training is 70 weeks.