NYSC Enugu State ICT CDS Presents #HourOfCode

NYSC Enugu State ICT CDS embarked on hosting the biggest “Hour of Code” Event in Enugu Nigeria. This is programming aspect of computer science that enable the younger ones participate on software and building games by themselves. The game which was invented by Igili Onyedika one of the Corpers in Enugu State was held in the state by NYSC State Secretariat ICT Group and was sponsored by Microsoft, Aptech, ICT CDS, NYSC

The program "Hour of Code" which held from 8th Dec to 10th Dec 2016 started as a one-hour introduction to computer science, designed to demystify "code", to show that anybody can learn the basics, and to broaden participation in the field of computer science. It has since become a worldwide effort to celebrate computer science, starting with 1-hour coding activities but expanding to all sorts of community efforts.

According to the organizers; time was dedicated to plan and execute the hour of code in the following schools in Enugu:
1. Malex International School
2. Casaninos Nursery and Primary school
3. Solid Base Private School
4. Lady Ibiam Secondary school.

According to one of the students,

“The program is educating and interesting”. 

The students were exposed to the basics of programming and were encouraged to dream bigger and higher.

The inventor of Hour of Code game takes a selfie with students

The program was jointly organized by the members of the CDS and the project was headed by Igili Onyedika. The corpers also stated that the community gave us moral support and other related support.