Uyo, Akwa Ibom State – May 2025
In a significant stride towards digital empowerment and educational transformation, Tony Digital 247 successfully facilitated the Phase II Professional ICT Training organized by the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN). This impactful initiative was sponsored by the Senate President, His Excellency Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, in line with his commitment to youth development, digital inclusion, and grassroots capacity building across Akwa Ibom State.
The three-day training, held between May 13th and 15th, 2025, focused on enhancing the digital capacity of ICT staff, school administrators, and teachers from across the Ikot Ekpene Senatorial District, with a strong emphasis on real-world application of modern technology to improve productivity, teaching outcomes, and institutional efficiency.
Empowering Through Technology: Core Training Modules
Participants benefited from expertly delivered sessions facilitated by Tony Digital 247’s experienced professionals. The training curriculum covered three transformative modules:
Digital Literacy in Nigeria: A Framework for Empowerment
This module laid a strong foundation for digital competence, highlighting the critical role of ICT in driving national development and individual empowerment across sectors.
Cybersecurity Essentials & AI-Powered Digital Tools for Work Optimization
Attendees were introduced to cybersecurity fundamentals and practical digital tools powered by artificial intelligence, aimed at enhancing workflow efficiency and safeguarding digital environments.
Microsoft Copilot and ChatGPT: Revolutionizing Productivity and Innovation
This forward-thinking module explored how AI platforms like Microsoft Copilot and ChatGPT can revolutionize work, enabling smarter communication, content creation, and innovation across professions.
Trainee Testimonials and Lasting Impact
Beyond theoretical learning, the training made a tangible impact on participants’ professional mindsets. The feedback from attendees underscored the significance of the program in reshaping their digital capabilities:
“Before now, I never understood how AI could make my work easier. With what I’ve learned about Microsoft Copilot and ChatGPT, I feel more confident managing my tasks digitally,” said a school administrator from Ukanafun.
“This training opened my eyes to cybersecurity risks I had ignored. I can now protect my students and data better and integrate more secure digital tools in my teaching process,” noted an educator from Ini.
Educators, ICT officers, and administrators across the senatorial district described the sessions as practical, insightful, and empowering, leaving them equipped to serve as digital transformation champions in their respective communities and institutions.
Our Commitment
At Tony Digital 247, we remain deeply committed to our mission of bridging the digital divide and equipping communities with the tools, knowledge, and mindset needed to thrive in the digital economy. We are proud to have facilitated this transformative training and look forward to future partnerships and projects that align with our vision of empowering Africa through technology