Huawei Uganda has hosted a graduation ceremony for 241 beneficiaries of the Huawei DigiTruck Project at Boma Grounds in Alebtong District.
The 241 beneficiaries drawn from Lango Sub-region, were equipped with ICT skills facilitated by Huawei Technologies.
The training that took place in Alebtong District since February 16, 2024, and ended on March 5, 2024, is aligned with the country’s 2040 vision, National Development Plan, and Education Digital Agenda Strategy all aimed at transforming the Uganda into a digital village.
The Chief Guest at the event was the Government Chief whip Hon. Denis Obua. He was joined by the Deputy Managing Director of Huawei Uganda, Mr. Gao Jian.
In his remarks, Huawei Uganda’s Deputy Managing Director, Gao Jian stated that the DigiTruck project is part of Huawei TECH4ALL initiative which aims to drive digital inclusion and sustainability across the globe.
He stated, “The training in Alebtong started on 16th February 2024 and officially ended 5th March 2024. This cohort comprised of students, teachers, farmers and civil servants like health workers and government officers. I am glad to say that there was very good balance of gender in Alebtong. Through ICT skilling, these beneficiaries have become architects of their own destiny.”
“we are officially witnessing the fruits of our initial meeting Hon. Obua hereby presenting 241 Ugandans graduating from this program here in Lango region and recognizes that ICT education is not a luxury but a necessity.” Mr. Gao Continued.
Mr. Gao Jian appreciated the local leadership of Lango for the warm welcome the team from Huawei.
He asked the beneficiaries to join hands to have a fully connected and intelligent world through the skills they have gained to start by using it to improve themselves and eventually have a better Uganda.
On his part, Obua asked the beneficiaries of the program to use the skills earned and grab different opportunities.
“Government will need digitally skilled people for the Census very soon and other opportunities in other sectors that need people with such digital skills in their respective regions. This is a clear manifestation that ICT is a very important aspect in our lives.”. Obua stated.
Adding, “with such skills you have attained you can use it to transform Alebtong and beyond.”
He lauded Huawei for offering the l training opportunities to the people of Lango.