Ahead of the highly anticipated 2026 Grand Exhibition, the Senior Special Assistant to the Kwara State Governor on Digital Innovations, Hon. Ishola Kayode, completed a three day monitoring tour across participating schools to assess training progress and inspire students toward practical problem solving.
The Summer edition of the 2026 Kwara Coding and Digital Literacy Programme , which commenced on Monday, August 3, 2026, has been equipping secondary school students across the state with high demand tech skills, including Python programming, web development, data management, critical thinking, and digital innovation.
During visits to selected schools, Hon. Kayode commended the instructors, lead supervisors, and facilitators for their dedication while challenging students to translate theoretical knowledge into community focused innovations.
At Idofian Grammar School, the SSA urged students to approach the upcoming exhibition with confidence, referencing the success of Abdulsammad, a past participant who developed a report card generator as a model for practical tech application.
“The goal is not simply to teach students how to use computers, but to equip them with digital skills that can help them identify challenges and develop innovative solutions,” Hon. Kayode stated.
Continuing the tour at Queen Elizabeth Secondary School, Ilorin, he challenged the young minds to adopt a proactive mindset toward community development.
“You should not always wait for government to identify a problem before you think about solving it,” he remarked. “Look around your community, identify what needs to be improved, and begin to think about how technology can help.” The interactive tour moved to Ilorin Grammar School, where students actively shared their learning experiences and offered valuable feedback to refine future cohorts.
Wrapping up the inspection at United Community Junior Secondary School, Taiwo Isale, Ilorin, Hon. Kayode underscored the strategic role of accurate data management in decision making and emphasized the long term value of digital education.
“Knowledge is more valuable than money because it sustains wealth. The skills you gain today can become the foundation for the wealth you create tomorrow,” he advised.
The monitoring exercise highlights the Kwara State Government’s sustained commitment under Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq to foster digital inclusion, build human capacity, and position Kwara’s youth for global economic opportunities.
Media Team,
Office of the SSA on Digital Innovations