To commemorate this year’s International Day of African Child, which focuses on digital literacy, a firm, Flip to Tech, has entered into partnership with First City Monument Bank (FCMB) to empower children with coding skills needed for technological development.

The initiative, using Code and Win Competition, targets over 1,000,000 children through a free one-month online coding lesson.

Speaking on the initiative, co-founder at Flip to Tech, Adetunwase Adenle, explained that it was important to unlock the potential of Nigerian children and equip them with skills necessary to thrive in digital age.

He said: “Through our partnership with FCMB, we aim to revolutionise tech education in Nigeria and empower children to become creators and innovators of tomorrow by making significant impact in developing the tech skills of Nigerian children.”

Head of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) at FCMB, Omoniyi Iyanda, expressed joy for being a partner in the initiative.

He said: “At FCMB, we recognise the importance of technology and digital literacy in today’s world. Through our collaboration with Flip to Tech, we aim to empower Nigerian children with necessary tools to excel in the digital age. We believe this initiative will contribute to the growth and development of Nigeria’s tech ecosystem.”