Hon. Mohammed Atiku Isah, the Special Adviser on Youth and Entrepreneurship to the Executive Governor of Bauchi State, has praised the achievements of young participants at the closing ceremony of a two-day digital skills program in Bauchi.
The program, organized by American Space Bauchi in collaboration with Co-Innovate to Impact Hub and MicroBlocks, focused on empowering children with practical knowledge in technology and coding. The event, held on August 28, 2025, featured the “Children in Tech” project, which introduced young learners to innovation and problem-solving skills.
Delivering his remarks as Special Guest of Honour, Hon. Isah expressed joy at the enthusiasm and creativity displayed by the participants. “First, let me say how excited I am to be here with you all today. When I walked into this room and saw the energy, the smiles, and the amazing projects you’ve been working on, I felt truly proud. Each of you has shown that you are not just the leaders of tomorrow—you are already innovators today,” he stated.
He described the “Children in Tech” initiative as a timely and commendable step toward preparing young people for the future. According to him, “By providing a platform for them to explore, create, and innovate, we are not only shaping their future but also the future of our society.”
Over the course of the program, participants were taught how to transform ideas into real projects through coding and interactive tools. Hon. Isah highlighted the importance of such learning, noting, “Over the past two days, you’ve learned how to take an idea, write some blocks of code, and actually bring it to life, whether it’s making lights dance, creating messages, or building interactive projects. That is the power of technology: it allows us to turn imagination into reality. And you have just taken your first steps into that world.”
He emphasized that the lessons extended beyond technical skills. “What you learned here is not just about computers or LEDs. It’s about problem-solving, creativity, and teamwork. These are the real skills that will help you succeed in life, no matter what career you choose,” he explained.
Encouraging the participants, Hon. Isah urged them to stay curious and continue experimenting. “Never stop being curious. Never stop asking ‘why’ and ‘what if.’ And most importantly, never stop believing that you can create something that makes the world better,” he advised.
He further commended the facilitators and partners for their role in driving innovation. “To the organizers, Co-Innovate to Impact Hub, the facilitators, and our partners at the American Space and MicroBlocks, I want to say a big thank you. What you are doing here is not just teaching coding, you are planting seeds of innovation that will grow into something much bigger for Bauchi State, for Nigeria, and for the world,” he said.
In his closing remarks, he encouraged the children to see themselves as future leaders in the digital space. “To the participants, I want you to go home today with one promise to yourself: keep building, keep experimenting, and keep dreaming. You may not realize it now, but in this very room, we may have future inventors, tech leaders, and entrepreneurs who will change the way we live. Congratulations to you all, and I can’t wait to see where your creativity takes you,” he concluded.