By Oluwatosin Maliki
The Federal Government through the Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, on Thursday, announced that applications for teaching positions under its Build-A-Thon initiative programme are currently being accepted.
According to the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, the programme is geared towards promoting early-technology adoption among senior secondary students in the country.
As gathered by Quest times, the initiative was launched earlier in December, but the programme will run for four days in January 2024, with an expected number of 1,500 students from 150 schools, targeting three locations; Owerri, Maiduguri, and Abeokuta.
The ministry called for applications from prospective teachers, on Thursday, via it’s official X (formerly Twitter) page.
The ministry emphasized that the right candidates should be visionary educators, teachers, and enthusiasts who are willing and able to guide the next generation of tech innovators in secondary schools.
Furthermore, the statement directed interested and qualified candidates to apply on the programme’s website.
Meanwhile, the minister commented on the launch of the programme, saying, “The Build-A-Thon initiative is part of our strategic plan to promote early-technology adoption to shape tomorrow’s innovation leaders.”
In addition, he noted that the overall goal of the programme includes showcasing innovative projects, recognising achievements, fostering future collaboration, inspiring future leaders, and promoting lifelong learning.