Huawei is partnering with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to enhance learning in Nigeria through technology.Information Guide Nigeria
The Leading global technology company, Huawei and UNESCO reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing learning in Nigeria through the use of technology.
According to LEADRERSHIP, Huawei revealed that it is making similar efforts in other developing countries, including Bangladesh, Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, and Pakistan.
Huawei made this known during the Digital Talent Summit co-hosted by Huawei and the Institute for Lifelong Learning (UIL) as part of the company’s lead-up to the Mobile World Congress 2023 held in Barcelona, Spain, from Monday, February 27, 2023.
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Speaking, Huawei’s Vice President of Corporate Communications, Vicky Zhang said that the company is proud to be joining forces with UNESCO to enhanced learning experiences in developing countries.
“Getting the right education is often the key to success in life. As a major player in the technology sector, Huawei feels it is responsible for providing technical skills in all parts of the world, trying our best to include as many people as possible,” Vicky Zhang said.NYSC portal
She added that Huawei started the Seeds for the Future program, a sub-project of the National ICT Talent Development, in 2018 by signing an MOU between the company and the government of Nigeria.
According to her, ten talented Nigerian students are selected each year for two weeks of ICT development and Chinese culture training, LEADERSHIP reports.
Also speaking at the summit, the Director of UNESCO’s Institute for Lifelong Learning (UIL), David Atchoarena, applauded Huawei for its commitment and contribution towards enhancing educators’ use of technology in developing countries.
Atchoarena further said, “Our rapidly changing world calls for concerted efforts and strong partnerships to achieve quality education and lifelong learning for all. Huawei’s expertise in innovation in learning will be a great asset to the Global Alliance for Literacy. Collaborative projects like ours will ensure no one is left behind on this journey.”
A beneficiary of Seeds for Future Nigeria, Anthony Oshiobugie Ugheoke thanked Huawei for the unique opportunity and urged future program beneficiaries to make the best use of the learnings to positively impact their lives, the country, and the continent at large.
Ugheoke who was also one of the co-hosts of the Digital Talent Summit, said, “I am excited to be nominated to attend the Huawei Digital Talent Summit, which is part of the activities at the ongoing NWC23 here in Barcelona, Spain.
“This is one chance that I will forever cherish as a young Nigerian to be on a global stage like this and share the stage with giants such as the Director of UNESCO’s Institute for Lifelong Learning (UIL), David Atchoarena, and the Secretary General of the African Telecommunication Union (ATU), John Omo“.JAMB Result