Interview with Jidaw

This computer fundamentals interview with Jidaw was conducted at the instance of Mr. Jide Awe, the MD/CEO of Jidaw Systems Limited as a sign of his commitment towards rendering every possible assistance to budding indigenous ICT entrepreneurs in Nigeria.

The interview was held a few months after the release of the first in the series of computer training resource on video by the computer training team of Kome Computers at their corporate head office in Lagos, with the MD/CEO of Jidaw Systems Limited being in attendance.

This Information and Communication Technology (ICT) entrepreneur interview focuses on the motivation for this training video, the challenges encountered in the distribution of the material, as well as the future business inclinations of the MD/CEO, Kome Computers.

Please read on. Perhaps you will learn a thing or two from the interview.

Computer Fundamentals Interview (CFI)

CFI Q1. Let's start by knowing you. Who is Kome Itoje?

Answer: My name is Kome Itoje, a business man. l have an HND in Accountancy from Federal Polytechnic, Oko and a Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) in Computer Science from Imo State University. I’ve been into system administration for the past ten years. During that time, l have tutored many students in basic computer operations and fundamentals.

CFI Q2. Your product is creating so much buzz in industry. Why is it creating such incredible excitement? What's your product all about?

Answer: l came to understand the needs and challenges of students who wish to be computer literate as a result of my experience in computer training. So, l decided to put instructional materials in a form which would be convenient and stimulating to students. This gave rise to the video CD titled “Computer Fundamentals”.

CFI Q3. What motivated you to develop this product? Is there really a need for the VCD? What is unique about it?

Answer: Though l am an accountant by training, l have come to develop a love for imparting computer knowledge to others in a manner that would be easily comprehensible to them. So, it was my desire to impart computer knowledge as easily as possible that motivated this project. There is a need for visual multimedia training materials of this nature because it makes learning faster and there is widespread lack of computer awareness in the country today. Therefore, this makes my product unique as it is an innovation which is unusual in this part of the world, especially Nigeria.

CFI Q4. When did you first become interested in information technology? What motivated your interest in ICT?

Answer: I can say l first became interested in information technology during my school days while l was studying Accounting. There was a course l took in auditing which emphasized the need for an Auditor to be computer literate. To me, it was only natural that l would develop the interest later on after graduation.

CFI Q5. The demand for your product has been massive. Since developing the product how do you view this response? Surprised? Expected?

Answer: It's just natural. The product has gained wide acceptance among all who have seen the product which is an indication that there is an established need for the product.

CFI Q6. Why are there so few locally developed ICT products like yours?

Answer: l believe there is little or no encouragement from the government in terms of finance and also creating the enabling environment for private initiatives of this nature to thrive by ensuring adequate power supply, good network of roads, and other infrastructures.

CFI Q7. What is the major challenge you have faced so far with regard to your product?

Answer: Getting a reliable marketer for my product.

CFI Q8. Why is there such a low level of computer literacy in Nigeria?

Answer: l believe the government should share the highest part of the blame for the low level of computer literacy in Nigeria because government is the greatest employer of  labour in the country today. But, how many government (local, state or federal) institutions, ministries extra-ministerial departments and other offices are computerized? If government should stress the need for her staff to be computer literate and they go the extra mile to organize in-house seminars and workshops for her staff, it will increase computer awareness in Nigeria to a great extent.

CFI Q9. What do you have in store for the future for you, your product etc?

Answer: I intend to produce more multimedia training materials of this nature. This first one teaches the basics of computer operations but l also hope to release videos on computer hardware installation and maintenance and other areas of ICT.

CFI Q10. Last word: What advice do you have to aspiring IT entrepreneur or those wanting to start out in learning IT?

Answer: Well, my advice is that they should be determined to actualize their dreams. They also need to realize that nothing good comes easy. Therefore, such individuals need to persevere to surmount any challenges on the road to success and see challenges as stepping stones to greater heights.

(The interview was conducted on behalf of Jidaw by Timothy Gbadeyan, a Jidaw alumni.)

About Jidaw.com

Jidaw Systems Limited is an information technology solution provider that specialises in IT Consulting, e-business, Content provision, Web Publishing, Computer Networking and Training.

Jidaw Systems Limited is the originator of the IT Entrepreneurship Guide series - Success in IT Business programmes and a leading authority on IT career development. Jidaw Systems is a NASITEA partner.

A major focus of Jidaw (Mastercomputers) is the promotion of IT career development.

The management of Jidaw Systems Ltd (MASTERCOMPUTERS) has become a partner with Kome Computers in respect of the effective marketing and distribution of the computer fundamentals video cd.

We are immensely grateful and indebted to the management of Jidaw Systems Ltd for the acceptance and support given us so far towards the publicity and marketing of the video cd.

Computer Training Video CD Content

* Definition of Computer
* Types of Computer explained
* Parts of Computer explained
* How to assemble a computer
* Booting a computer
* The Desktop Environment explained
* Using the Windows Explorer
* Using the Search Tool
* Using the Recycle Bin
* Working with Files and Folders
* Working with various Applications
* Saving of Files into HDD
* Backing Up of Files
* Questions and Answers

Watch this Computer Fundamentals training video now so as to appreciate the extent of our undisputable credentials and pedigree.
(You need a flash player installed in your computer in order to watch this)

How To Obtain The Video CD

lf you live in Delta State, Nigeria, you can collect copies of this video cd at: No. 65 Urude Rd., Ozoro, Delta State. Or, you can reach us on phone by calling +2348034563447, +2348094089232.

Similarly, if you are interested in marketing the video, do not hesitate to also let us know about it. You can either reach us on phone or by e-mail.

Arrangements are under way to make the complete version of this unique ground breaking video cd available for download in this website within the shortest time possible.

Acute Need for Computer Training Video Materials

According to jidaw.com:

" The demand for information technology entrepreneurship in Africa
keeps rising as creative and practical solutions are needed
to address the problems of poverty and rising unemployment.
Entrepreneurship is fundamental to economic development.
In order to meet national goals, achieve social inclusion and overall
prosperity, Africa needs more entrepreneurs. In the digital age,
Africans must go beyond consumption to become
creators and producers."

Indeed, computer awareness and for that matter awareness of the benefits of information technology is still at its low ebb in this part of the world, even in the major cities of the developing world. Thus, there is an acute need for instructional multi-media and video materials on computer fundamentals and other areas of Information and Communication Technology (ICT).

It is to make its modest contribution to remedy the unsavoury trend of ignorance and backwardness that this computer fundamentals training module on Video CD has been packaged by the training group of Kome Computers. More of computer training videos of this nature are already in the pipeline and will become available very soon for use by all persons interested in taking their computer education and awareness to a higher level.

Based on the massive acceptance which the computer training video has received, it is obvious that there is an established need for instructional materials of this nature in the whole of Nigeria and indeed Africa.

l greatly appreciate the efforts of Mr. Jide Awe, MD/CEO of Jidaw Systems Limited, regarding the free publicity given to this computer fundamentals video cd. l also appreciate their kind words on the interview page, which l quote:

"Thanks to Kome Itoje, IT Entrepreneur and publisher for his time
as well as for the exceptional multimedia training materials he is making.
May you continue to fulfill your purpose."

Certainly, Nigerian entrepreneurs in general, not just IT professionals, need the spirited efforts of God-sent private individuals like Mr. Jide Awe.