Covenant University’s revolutionary Cisco Ota Youth Empowerment program aimed to give young people the skills they would need to succeed in the twenty-first century. The program, which drew 119 people, provided a wide range of classes intended to inspire and empower.
The Cinematography course, which explored the craft and methods of filmmaking, was one of the best. Students gained practical experience and developed their creative storytelling abilities as they were fully immersed in the world of cameras, lighting, and editing. Another well-liked course was graphic design, which concentrated on the fundamentals of visual design and communication. Using industry-standard software, participants learned how to design visually appealing layouts, logos, and visuals.
The Solar Panel course gave interested parties in renewable energy useful information on how solar energy systems are installed and maintained. Students investigated the advantages of solar energy and how it may be used to solve energy-related issues.
Furthermore, the participants in the Internet of Things (IoT) course were introduced to the notion of networked devices and their potential uses across several domains.
A crucial skill in the current digital era, cyber security, was also taught in the course.
Students gained knowledge about protecting sensitive data and their online personas. The course on Phone and Laptop Repairs included practical instruction on how to identify and resolve typical problems with electronic devices.
As the program came to a close, all the students showed their various projects such as the Films, Fish Pond Alarm System to prevent the increasing loss of fish, diverse graphic design, cyber security software to deter hackers, etc. The Cisco Ota Youth Empowerment program was a huge success, giving participants the knowledge and abilities they needed to prosper in a world that is changing quickly. With the help of a varied curriculum and a nurturing learning atmosphere, the program helped young people develop into creative problem solvers and thinkers.
This program has an influence that goes well beyond the classroom because it gives participants the skills they need to make significant contributions to both their local communities and society at large.
Ruth Diji-geske
Former Executive Secretary, CU-CDIIC