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As part of its commitment to empowering the next generation and furthering technological development in Nigeria’s education sector, Vodacom Business Nigeria, has taken 36 young students through a robotics training session on Internet of Things (IoT).
The students, who were between the ages of eight to 10, were selected from the S.S. Peter & Paul Nursery and Primary School, run by Loving Gaze, a non-profit organisation that serves the underprivileged communities in Lagos State.
At the training session, the students were taken through a practical course on robotics and were also given the opportunity to learn about the integration of the Internet of things (IoT) using robots.
They were also taught how to build, program and control robots, drones and other artificial intelligence. This demonstrated the importance of technology in various aspects of everyday life including securing lives and property.
Abu Etu, senior manager, Product Portfolio of Vodacom said that Vodacom believes that it was important to promote training for students at the primary level of education. “This will prepare them for the post – digital age that demands technical knowledge and skills.
“We are excited that our students had the opportunity to learn new things beyond the walls of the classroom. Getting children interested in technology has been very important for our school and this field trip is a great way to make technology come to life for our students,” Barbara Pepoli, general manager of Loving Gaze, said.
The students were taken through a practical demonstration of how drones could be used for a wide range of services today including the delivery of medication and lifesaving supplies to remote locations in emergency situations, which is already happening in some locations around the world. They were also given a tour of the company’s facilities, exposing them to the importance of connectivity and telecommunications technology in digital world.
Vodacom Business Nigeria constantly uses industrial tours and field trips to educate students from primary, secondary and tertiary schools on new telecommunications technologies that drive the economy.
AMAKA ANAGOR-EWUZIE
