LAGOS: The federal government of Nigeria has revealed that it is committed to infuse information and communication technology, ICT, into education. This includes the curriculum of primary and secondary schools for the purpose of empowering the next generation for national development. The Minister of State for Education, Barr. Ezenwo Nyesom Wike declared open the National ICT Week on Monday at Abuja this week. He said that ICT basically drives sustainable national development globally, which the Federal Ministry of Education has given priority in its programs. Wike further noted that ICT is a critical factor of competitiveness and survival of the individual in the contemporary world, pointing out that pupils and students are being groomed to take advantage of this phenomenon. According to Wike: “The federal government recognizes this fact and has given priority attention to ICT development in the country. In the last few years, the federal government has not only created the enabling environment for the private sector, but has also invested tremendously in expanding broadband penetration to facilitate cost-effective access to the internet and its services nationwide to support and advance socio-economic empowerment and development.” The Minister believes that the program would at the end, empower the youth to adapt to the rapidly changing global environment where effective ICT knowledge and skills have become essential for enhancing personal development and life's success.
