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UGRL Produces 18 Young Microsoft Office Specialists
United Global Resources Limited (UGRL) a leader in ICT training solutions in Partnership with leading private schools has trained and produced among the youngest 18 Microsoft Office Specialists in Word 2010. These students from Grade 4 and 5 are from various partner schools and have made the country proud at this tender age of 8 -11 years.
Mr. Sunil Dhanuka, MD of UGRL stated that “Over the years UGRL in conjunction with its partner schools has certified over 100 primary & secondary students of various age groups at the school level making an impact in the educational sector. The training provided in schools would be of great value to them not just within but outside the country as they have passed International exams. The need to inculcate ICT in the curriculum in Primary and Secondary Schools has become imperative considering the pace at which ICT is affecting our lives”
He further stated that a Microsoft Certification is an industry standard that is recognized and can help open doors worldwide along with preparing students for life after school.
MOS certification is among the leading IT certification in the world. More than 1 million MOS exams are taken every year in over 140 countries. As partners to Microsoft, UGRL was positioned to Train and certify students to play an essential role in preparing IT professionals for the evolving world.
The Head of School of Role Model, Mrs. Adesimbo Banjo said that the partnership has led to remarkable growth in pupils interest in ICT, along with pupils impressive performance in ICT competitions and International Exams.
While Mrs. Celine Nwosu the proprietress of Early Advantage School said that the relationship with UGRL has been rewarding and beneficial to the school as it has provided her school with complete computer teaching solution.
The students that passed included Ogudoro Godswill, Olojede Moyosore, Bankole Morinsola, Nwandu Kachi, Nwosu Chinedu, Okoro Marovieno, Ofuyatan Noel, Omokorode Inioluwa, Okonye Michael, Ibeh Chidi.
Others include Okoro David, Ajayi Mofinfoluwa, Nwoke-Mike Chiamaka, Obianaga Chukwu Ezugo, Tunde-Oladipo Jomiloju, Kio West Leslie, Orji Benedict.
This great achievement by the students was as a result of UGRL’s commitment to quality IT training education. Partnership with schools like Halcyon International School, Role Model School, Childline Private School, The Lord Seeds Children School, Vicsum Private School, Lea-Valley School, Alphasmart School, Ezekiel Primary School, Early Advantage Montessori School, Apostolic Faith Secondary School etc has thus yielded this result.
Mrs. Omokorode, the Head of School, The Lord’s Seeds Children School in her reaction said that this was a notable achievement for her school, a great feat for the pupil and an uncommon accomplishment by UGRL. She used the opportunity to congratulate the pupils from her school for making the school proud.
Some of the computer whiz kids had this to say about the training and certification program
Ofuyatan Noel (10 years): I think the exam was excellent for my first attempt
David Okoro (9 years): I am happy I wrote the exam and passed, thanks to UGRL.
Michael Okonye (9 years): I was scared initially when I entered the room to write the exam. When I finished I expected to score 638 or less. But when the result came out I passed and I was so glad. I really love my teachers. Thank you teachers for teaching me.
Morinsola Bankole (10 years): I felt scared at first when I wanted to do the exam. Then suddenly I didn’t feel scared anymore then I passed the exam. I say thank you to my lovely teachers. I loved the program.
Jomiloju Tunde-Oladipo (9 years) –It was not easy, but with a lot of hard work, practice and encouragement from my ICT teachers gave me the required confidence to pass the exam.
Ajayi Gold (9 years old): it was a very good training and I enjoyed it and my teachers were the one that made me get to this level, and I want to say a big thank you to all of them. I enjoyed the training thank you UGRL.
Nwandu Kachi (8 years): I am happy that I passed the exam, it was not easy but the teachers encouraged us to read and practice very well thank you to the teachers, my parent and UGRL.
According to the Mr. Vipul Gajjar the GM of UGRL: this remarkable and notable feat was achieved by this these pupils was as a result of UGRL desire to train, promote and encourage IT knowledge and certification among young kids in both primary and secondary schools associated with the UGRL@School program.
Under this program, UGRL deputes its teachers in school and students are trained on UGRL own proprietary curriculum through out the year.
Currently, UGRL has partnered with over 60 schools where more than 7000 students are trained annually.
He used the opportunity also to appreciate and congratulate all partner schools that participated in the program, the pupils for been among the youngest set of IT professional and the parents for the feat achieved by the children.
The Chartered Institute of Bankers (CIBN) and the Association of Corporate Communication and Marketing Professionals in Banks (ACAMB) have enjoined banks to further deepen and prioritize financial inclusion, women’s empowerment and sustained growth through strategic mandates and frameworks, aimed at closing the financial gap and empowering more small, and medium enterprise (MSME) owners.
Both organisations made this call during a courtesy visit to the newly invested 24th President and Chairman of Council of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN), Dr. Dele Alabi, Ph.D, FCIB, as part of plans to congratulate him on his investiture as well as seek a stronger alliance between both bodies.
The visit followed Alabi’s investiture where he unveiled his “IMPACT” Vision, themed “Consolidating Our Local Impact, Enhancing Our Global Relevance.”
The vision rests on six pillars: Inclusion across geographic, gender, and generational lines; Membership growth and quality; Professionalism and ethics; Accountability; Competencies and skills development; Technology, automation, and innovation. Other areas of shared interest, include women empowerment, financial inclusion and literacy, as well as MSME clinics, all of which are top on his agenda.
Alabi explained that under him, the institute will be prioritising financial inclusion and women empowerment, because of its realisation that women are often the primary financial managers and caregivers in families. Access to savings, micro-credit, and insurance acts as a safety net during crisis and allows them to significantly improve living conditions.
He added that CIBN would be happy to drive joint knowledge sharing and exchange sessions with CBN and ACAMB across various platforms. “Educating the public through public awareness programmes, with ACAMB as the rallying point, is central to what we do,” he noted.
ACAMB President, Jide Sipe, who led the delegation, spoke in unison with the CIBN president, as he noted that, closing the inbalances in financial access help economies grow faster, reduces inequality, and encourages greater civic participation by all.
Lagos State has become the first sub-national government in Nigeria to establish a comprehensive Greenhouse Gas Registry, a move aimed at strengthening climate governance, improving emissions accountability and accelerating the state’s transition to a low-carbon economy.
The Lagos State Greenhouse Gas Registry (LGHGR) was unveiled at the Central Business District, Alausa, Ikeja, at a ceremony attended by Prof. Akin Abayomi, commissioner for Health, members of the State Executive Council, representatives of the Federal Ministry of Environment, development partners, TPHG Technologies, the diplomatic and business communities, academics, civil society organisations and the media.
Describing the initiative as a landmark achievement in the state’s environmental sustainability drive, Dr. Babatunde Ajayi, general manager of the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA), said the Registry marks a defining moment in Lagos’ climate action journey and reflects Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s commitment to building a resilient, climate-smart and environmentally sustainable economy.
According to Ajayi, the digital platform will enable the state to accurately measure, monitor, report and verify greenhouse gas emissions across key sectors, providing credible data to guide environmental policies and climate interventions.
He said the Registry would strengthen evidence-based decision-making, improve transparency and accountability, support national and international climate reporting obligations, unlock carbon market opportunities and boost investor confidence in Lagos’ environmental initiatives.
Ajayi also commended TPHG Technologies for providing the technical expertise that made the pioneering project possible.
Delivering the keynote address, Prof. Abayomi described the Registry as a major milestone that positions Lagos at the forefront of climate governance and emissions accountability in both Nigeria and Africa.
He noted that climate change has evolved into a significant public health and governance challenge, stressing that access to reliable emissions data would enable the state to formulate evidence-based policies, attract climate financing, strengthen resilience and accelerate its transition to a low-carbon economy.
Providing insights into the technical framework of the project, Dr. Mofoluso Fagbeja, lead consultant and chief executive officer, TPHG Technologies, explained that the Registry was developed from the greenhouse gas inventory jointly undertaken by LASEPA and TPHG Technologies in 2022, using 2019 as the baseline year for emissions assessment.
He said the platform is designed to close critical emissions data gaps, particularly within the industrial sector, while supporting effective climate policy implementation, emissions management and sustainable development.
Fagbeja also disclosed that the greenhouse gas inventory estimated that poor air quality contributes to about 35,000 premature deaths annually in Lagos, underscoring the urgent need for stronger emissions control measures and cleaner environmental practices.
In a goodwill message, Balarabe Abbas Lawal, minister of Environment, represented by Mrs. Adenaike Olunimpe Oludunni, federal controller of Environment in Lagos, commended Lagos State for pioneering the initiative, describing it as a significant contribution to Nigeria’s climate commitments.
He said the Registry aligns with the country’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement and supports the Federal Government’s Energy Transition Plan, while reaffirming the ministry’s commitment to deeper collaboration with Lagos State on climate governance and environmental sustainability.
A recently released Henley Passport Index 2026, showed that Nigerian citizens can travel to at least 20 destinations outside the African continent where entry is allowed either visa-free, with a visa on arrival (VOA) at no extra cost, or via an e-visa.
This expanded access opens doors for Nigerian travellers to experience countries in the Caribbean, Asia, and beyond with greater ease.
Below is a comprehensive guide to countries outside Africa which Nigerian passport holders can visit without a traditional visa.
Visa-Free Countries outside Africa for Nigerian Passport Holders:
Barbados
Cambodia – Visa on arrival
Comoros Islands – Visa on arrival
Cook Islands
Dominica
Fiji
Haiti
Iran – Visa on arrival
Kiribati
Lebanon
Maldives – Visa on arrival
Micronesia
Montserrat
Niue – Visa on arrival
Palau Islands – Visa on arrival
Samoa – Visa on arrival
St. Kitts and Nevis
Timor-Leste – Visa on arrival
Tuvalu
Vanuatuul
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