Ayodele Olalere
Lagos All Progressive Congress, APC chieftain and a three times Senator, Gbenga Ashafa, through his foundation, Total Nucleus Foundation, has graduated 49 individuals trained in Basic computer and Computer Based Training.
The graduation ceremony which took place on Saturday was the second batch of trainees to graduate in less than six months this year.
According to the Director-General of the Foundation, Barrister Keke Elesin, he urged the graduates not to abandon the knowledge they had acquired but use it to benefit others.
“Don’t abandon what you have learnt, value it. All of you were chosen from different parts of the state. Develop yourself and others from knowledge you have acquired.
The President of the Foundation, Lukman Owolabi said the objective of the foundation was to bridge the gap between the government and the govern as a way of improving the quality of lives of the poor and vulnerable.
He said the foundation began the training to acquaint students of computer based exams following the decision of the West African Examination Council, WAEC, to make it’s exams conduct based.
“The lucky students are standing on the threshold of history. The skills will enhance their employability. This is your defining moment. Take this opportunity, it will serve as a stepping stone to your success,” hw advised the students.