By Babatunde Tiamiyu
A Non Governmental Organisation, Virtuous Girl Child Foundation, has offered free coding training to teenagers in Ibadan
At an event tagged “Legacy of An Icon” annual Conference, held at the cathedral of Christ Followers Evangelical Ministry, Ibadan, the teenagers received the offer with open mind and appreciation
The Founder, Virtuous Girl Child Foundation, Mrs Olufunmilayo Komolafe – Abiodun, who spoke virtually from the United Kindom stated that the foundation aimed at empowering teenagers and youths with sustainable skills that would give them competitive advantage in their field of choice.
She explained that the coding scholarship would equip them with relevant and trending technological skills to influence global work scheme.
In an interactive session with the teenagers, a facilitator and member of the team, Victor Ola-olu, while speaking on the theme: “Going Against You”, urged the teenagers to guide their self esteem and be conscious in making crucial decisions, saying going against oneself will reduce self worth and confidence.
In her ministration, founder, Christ Followers Evangelical Ministry, Ibadan, Prophetess Esther Adebayo, warned the teenagers to shun sexual immorality, fraudulent activities and other social vices so as to break even in their chosen field of endeavours.
Prophetess Adebayo, who spoke in yoruba, admonished them not to be discouraged by the economic state of their family, charging them to be determined and focused in acquiring skills that would give them better head start in life.
A Former Deputy Director, News and Current Affairs, Radio Nigeria, Ibadan Father to the founder of the foundation, Asiwaju Tunde Abiodun, expressed his delight at various successes posted by foundation’ since its establishment about nine years ago.
The event had in attendance serving and retired members of staff of radio Nigeria, including Former Director Programmes, Radio Nigeria Ibadan, Mr. Gabriel Onafurumen, Deputy Director News and Current Affairs, Radio Nigeria Ibadan zonal Station , Mr Adewumi Faniran as well as General Manager Pensioners’ FM, Dr. Babatunde Tiamiyu.
