New Telegraph 
SystemSpecs, a leading software technology company, has presented Lagos State with the Winning State award for the 2024 Children’s Day Essay Competition (CDEC).
According to a press release, for emerging victorious in the highly competitive contest, Lagos State was honoured with 20 laptops and the prestigious award, following the impressive performance of its 19 students who ranked among the top 50 essay submissions across the country.
The statement said: “For the past five years, the CDEC has catalysed the promotion of technological awareness nationwide, serving as a key initiative in fostering tech innovation and skills development among Nigerian youth.
The 2024 edition of the competition, which kicked off in February, is part of SystemSpecs’ broader Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme aimed at nurturing local talent and growing national tech capacity.”
Speaking at the event, Ms. Adekunbi Ademiluyi, Managing Director of HumanManager Limited, a subsidiary company of SystemSpecs Group said:
“SystemSpecs remains committed to fostering the development of young talent in Nigeria, particularly through initiatives like the CDEC, which empowers children to harness their tech skills and become future innovators.”
Ms. Ademiluyi further added: “Our goal with this national initiative is to ensure that every Nigerian child, regardless of background, has the opportunity to explore technology and its boundless potentials.
This competition, now in its 5th year, is a testament to SystemSpecs’ unwavering dedication to building local capacity for Nigeria’s future digital economy.” Mr. Jamiu Tolani Alli-Balogun, the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, praised the initiative, stating:
“We are proud of the strides Lagos State students have made with the CDEC. Technology is now the bedrock of education, and it is initiatives like these that prepare our students to compete globally.
Lagos State is committed to partnering with SystemSpecs and other stakeholders to continue empowering our students through tech education.” In his remarks, Mr. Abayomi Abolaji, Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, noted the significance of the awards.
“This recognition and the provision of laptops mark an important step in improving the digital readiness of our students.
We are grateful to SystemSpecs for their continued investment in education, and we look forward to seeing these tools enhance learning experiences and outcomes in Lagos,” he said.
Mrs. Bukola Adeboye, Executive Director, Corporate Services, SystemSpecs Holdings Limited, expressed her appreciation to all the stakeholders, emphasising SystemSpecs’ dedication to developing local talent.
“For the last five years, the CDEC has been instrumental in driving technological awareness across the country, showcasing the value of initiatives like this in shaping Nigeria’s future in the digital space,” she noted.
“Young people are very impressionable and open to learning a lot. SystemSpecs is committed to continuing to invest in them, ensuring they have the tools and knowledge to succeed in our fast-changing world.
We are very excited to announce that the next edition of CDEC will open on February 3rd 2025, offering all Nigerian children between the ages of 9 and 16 another opportunity to express their research, critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and technological insights,” said Mrs. Adeboye.
