C’River Govt, NIGCOMSAT train 200 Youths On VSAT

By Ene Asuquo, Calabar 

The Cross River State Government and the Nigerian Communication Satellite Ltd (NIGCOMSAT) through collaboration is training about 200 youths drawn across the 18 local government areas of the State 

The Cross River State Governor, Prince Bassey Edet Otu who was represented by the Commissioner for Science, technology and Innovation, Justin Beshel made this known while addressing participants at  the training workshop in ASUU building, University of Calabar.

He emphasized that the training of these youths on VSAT technology will advance technological development and create employment for the 200 youths

The governor, stressed that Cross River is shifting from being the civil service State to a digitally incline State, taking advantage in the demands in the global Space of technology,.

He stated that the 200 youths were drawn from the 18 local government areas of the state through online registration 

According to him ” these youths are meant to be trained on Very Small Aperture Terminal(VSAT) and also in space technology”.

He stressed further that there is a high demand of labour in this sector and the state is trying to catch- in to create the man power that is needed internationally, maintaining that partnering with NIGCOMSAT, “the youths are brought to be empowered through innovation in satellite technology 

In her opening address, the Managing Director, NIGCOMSAT, Jane Egerton- Idehen who spoke in the event through the programme Coordinator, Maureen Neekwe said the program in cross river is a groundbreaking initiative aimed at equipping young minds with cutting – edge knowledge in satellite technology and digital communication 

She emphasized that the program is designed to foster innovation, enhance technical skills, while creating opportunities for youths in the ever- evolving space – tech industry 

Neekwe maintained that participants in the workshop will gain practical experience in setting up and configuring VSAT systems.