Ambode wants to train 1 million students in computer programming

fuad lawal

November 17, 2016 2:45 AM

This is probably the best thing since free education.

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The Governor of Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode has launched the CodeLagos programme that will train 1 million programmers by 2019.

According to 2014 stats, there are 18.5 million programmers in the world. The Lagos State Governor wants to add another 1 million by 2019.

The CodeLagos Programme, according to the Special Adviser to the Governor on Education, Obafela Bank-Olemoh has one mission:

“Our goal for ‘CodeLagos’ programme is to teach one million students in Lagos State the basic knowledge involved in computer coding system by 2019. This programme will be available to our students from primary to tertiary education level.”

How do they intend to pull this off?

Different programming languages will be incorporated into the programmes curriculum, with special classes for extra-talented students.

That's not the best part. The Lagos State Government is hiring Nigerian facilitators to get this job done. By January 2017, CodeLagos is going to create 1,200 jobs, including facilitators for the program. You can apply here (or share this with someone you think should apply)

Who is Lagos State Government working with on this?

The State Government is partnering with IT companies and important stakeholders like SystemSpecs, Google, SAP, and Praeklt.

When does this program kick off?

April 2017. Centres will be be kicked off in 500 schools, from primary to tertiary level, private and public.

fuad lawal