However,the graduation ceremony, held at CITAD’s Kano office, celebrated the achievements of 22 youths committed to connecting underserved and unserved communities.
Speaking at the occasion,Malam Haruna Adamu Hadeja, Coordinator of the Nigerian School of Community Network in Kano,who welcomed attendees, however emphasised the event’s purpose: to reflect on the two-week training and identify key takeaways.
According to him,the school was established to equip participants with the skills needed to deploy and manage community networks in areas with limited connectivity.
The training,he said had empowered the participants to become “local champions” capable of mobilizing stakeholders in their communities to establish network hubs and improve connectivity.
While sleeping with participants
Khadija Nasir and Yusuf Inusa expressed their gratitude to CITAD, affirming that the training had equipped them with the knowledge to deploy community networks in their communities.
They added that “We are eager to apply what we learnt in our respective communities and by extension to drive positive change” said the participants.
The event also featured a discussion on “Sustainability, Partnership, and Stakeholder Engagement in Community Networks,” delivered by Engr. Rabiu Haruna, Chair of the Professional Bodies Association of Nigeria, Kano Chapter. Certificates were presented to all participants to mark their successful completion of the course.
While the certificate were given to the graduated participants with a called on them to assist others in their various communities,so as to enable others gained from the knowledge they have acquired