Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD)

2018 Muazzam Institute of Philosophy and Political Theory for Young People
Centre for information technology and development (CITAD)
3rd Floor, NSITF Building, No.1A, Social Insurance Road, Behind Trade Fair Complex, Kano.

Over the years the teaching of philosophical thought, especially in the social sciences and political theory has declined. This has affected the quality of critical thinking of university students. Yet, without critical thinking, we get graduates of university who are no different from students of craft school who narrowly acquired craft skills without understanding the underlying logics of either the skills or the trade they will practice.
Ibrahim Muazzam of the Department of Political Science, Bayero University, Kano has extensive experience teaching political theory, political philosophy, third world theories and other related topics that have continued to influence the critical thinking of many people who have passed through Bayero University, Kano. Many of these courses have either been phased out or that the explosion in student population has made it impossible to maintain the ambiance of the past that allowed for debates and more rigorous treatment of many important topics that impact on the critical thinking faculty of students.
The resourcefulness, versatility, depth of knowledge, roundedness and intellectual robustness of Ibrahim Muazzam is reflected in the glowing nostalgia with which many of his former students and associates reflect on what they took from him. It is this that CITAD would like to share with younger generations of students and graduates.
In 2017 CITAD started an annual institute for philosophical thoughts for young people. The institute is grounded around these aspects of intellectual grooming by getting Ibrahim Muazzam principally, but also many other critical thinkers to facilitate the sessions of institute.
The second edition of the institute will take place in Kano in first or second week of November 2018, at a date and venue to be decided later. It will be for a period of three days and non-residential.
The institute has three key engagements. A reading of the classical political thought, theory and philosophy through lectures; engagement with current topics of interests; and debates to shape the intellectual engagement of the participants.
The maiden edition was hugely successful. If you wish to participate in the second edition of the institute please send to us the following information, latest November 14, 2018. This is a new deadline to accommodate the social media.
• Name (in full) and affiliation/physical contact address
• Highest qualification, please indicate discipline/subject studied.
• Qualification in view and expected date of completion, if still in active study
• Electronic contact: Valid e-mail address and valid phone number(s)
Preference will be given to applicants with background in social science and humanities.
We are unable to provide scholarships, therefore, you should be responsible for your transportation (including local transportation) and accommodation (for those who reside outside Kano).
Send your application to [email protected], call 090-9999-3738 for further clarification.

Organizing committee

SECOND DIGITAL SUMMER INSTITUTE

APPLICATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SECOND DIGITAL SUMMER INSTITUTE FOR YOUNG WOMEN
Introduction
The annual Abuja and Kano Digital Sumer Institutes (DSI) for Young Women is a Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) initiative in collaboration with the Everett Program, an Info Tech Social Entrepreneurial training organization from the University of California, Santa Cruz.
The DSI is designed to provide ICT training and marketable skills for young women. The curriculum include training on blogging such as Wordpress, the use of graphic apps for events, weddings, etc, digital video and photographic applications, mobile phone/GSM applications for micro-enterprises, and other applications.
The DSI’s objective is to provide real world, practical training in ICT tools that will empower young women work in the ICT industry and to start Micro-enterprises that will add value to their communities. The long-term goal is to boost Nigerian women's capacity to actively participate in and to grow the Nigerian economy.
This year’s DSI will hold in July in Abuja and Kano, a week a part, and each will last for one week.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must be female from either the Northeast or Northwest and must have:
1. A minimum of secondary school education.
2. Adequate written and spoken English Language Proficiency.
3. Be computer literate.
4. Present certificate of indigene-ship of any of the states from the two regions

Please find below, the DSI application form which must be completed and submitted by all prospective participants.
Deadline for submission of application is Sunday 29th April, 2018.
Decision will be made by Saturday 5th May 2018


2nd Digital Institutes
Application Form
1. Name:………………………………………………………………………………..
2. Highest Qualifications:………………………………………………………………
3. Qualification in view, if student:…………………………………………………….
4. Type of job, if employed:……………………………………………………………
5. State of origin:……………………………………………………………………….
6. State of residence:……………………………………………………………………
7. Which Institute do wish to attend. Please note that we are unable to provide accommodation and transportation. You will be responsible for both inter-city (if you choose to travel) and local transport during the digital institute.
a. Abuja
b. Kano
8. Do you have a smartphone i.e. Android, iPhone etc. device:
a. Yes
b. No
9. How do you rate the level of your computer literacy:
a. 0= None
b. 1-2= Fair;
c. 3-4= Good;
d. 4-5= Very Good
10. Please let us know what level of English you are most comfortable with: Rated over 5.
a. 0= None
b. 1-2= Fair;
c. 3-4= Good;
d. 4-5= Very Good
11. Please let us know how familiar you are with these technologies/topics: Rated over 5.
i. Picture and graphic design and editing
a. 0= None
b. 1-2= Fair;
c. 3-4= Good;
d. 4-5= Very Good
ii. Blogging, social media for advertising
a. 0= None
b. 1-2= Fair;
c. 3-4= Good;
d. 4-5= Very Good
iii. Web design
a. 0= None
b. 1-2= Fair;
c. 3-4= Good;
d. 4-5= Very Good
iv. Video and audio recording and editing
a. 0= None
b. 1-2= Fair;
c. 3-4= Good;
d. 4-5= Very Good
12. Which of the following social media do you use: Choose as many as applicable.
a. Facebook
b. Instegram
c. Twitter
d. Viber
e. Whatsapp
f. Other, specify
13. Phone number:………………………………………………………………………
14. Email address:……………………………………………………………………….
15. Fixed address, town/city, house number and street name:…………………………..
……………………………………………………………………………………….
……………………………………………………………………………………….

Events for the Week Starting from 12th February, 2018
1. Mu Tsaftace Yanar Gizo on Anonymity Online: A Cover for GBVO, with Abdulganiyu Rufa'i, CEO Digital Development Hub
Date: Tuesday 13, February, 2018
Venue: Freedom Radio
Time: 10.30-11,30am
2. Countering of Gender Violence Online for Gaya LG communities
Date: Saturday 13, February, 2018
Venue Gaya Islamic Center
Time: 2.00pm
3. Capacity Building on Responding to Business Opportunities for Young Women
Date: Tuesday 13, February, 2018
Venue: CITAD, Kano
Time: 10am
4. Industrial and Mentoring Visits for Beneficiaries of Digital Livelihood Training for Young Women
Date: Tuesday 13, February, 2018
Venue: Kano Technology Incubation Centre, Kano
Time: 9am
5. Training of School Based Management Committee (SBMCs) Members on Demanding Accountability
Date: 14-15, February, 2018
Venue: Gombe, Gombe State
Time: 9am daily
6. Countering of Gender Violence Online for Rano LG communities
Date: Saturday 13, February, 2018
Venue LG Secretariat, Rano
Time: 2.00pm
7. Office of the Citizens Radio Program with Harira Wakili, CITAD and Maryam Ahmad Abubakar, Human Rights and Equal Opportunity on the One Voice Campaign (EIE, CITAD and Arewa Radio Program)
Dates: Friday, 16th, February, 2018
Venue: Arewa Radio, Kano
Time: 8-9am
8. Seminar on Benefits of Hashtag for Organizations:
Speaker: Abdulganiyu Rufai Yakubu
Date: Friday 16, February, 2018
Venue: Board Room, CITAD, Kano
Time: 4am
9. Countering of Gender Violence Online for Kabo LG SCEEP communities
Date: Saturday 15, February, 2018
Venue: Balan Primary School
Time: 2pm
10. Countering of Gender Violence Online for Karaye LG SCEEP communities
Date: Saturday 16, February, 2018
Venue Karaye Special School
Time: 2pm
11. One Voice Campaign for Citizens to Register and Collect their Voters Card
Date: Friday, 16, February, 2018
Venue: Final Point- INEC, Kano
Time: 9am
12. One Voice Campaign for Citizens to Register and Collect their Voters Card
Date: Friday, 16, February, 2018
Venue: Final Point- INEC, Bauchi
Time: 9am
13. Countering of Gender Violence Online for Gwargwarwa community in Kano
Date: Saturday 17, February, 2018
Venue: Imam Malik Islamic School
Time: 10.00am

Events for the Week Starting from 5th February, 2018
1. Voter Mobilization in SCEEP Communities
Date: Monday 5- Thursday 8, February, 2018
Venue: All SCEEP Communities
Time: 9.30am-5pm
2. Mu Tsaftace Yanar Gizo on Countering Gender Violence Online: Reporting on Facebook/Twitter/WhatsApp/Instagram with Hamza Ibrahim, CITAD
Date: Tuesday 6, February, 2018
Venue: Freedom Radio
Time: 10.30-11,30am
3. Business Clinic for Trainees of Digital Livelihood for Young Women
Date: Tuesday 6, February, 2018
Venue: Mambayya House, Kano
Time: 9am
4. Public Town Hall Meeting on the State of Preparedness and Citizens’ Concerns In The Build Up to the Local Governments Elections
Date: Thursday 8, February, 2018
Venue: Tahir Guest Palace, Kano
Time: 9am
5. Training of Election Observers for the Kano State local Government Elections
Date: Friday 9, February, 2018
Venue: Nasarawa Guest Palace, Kano
Time: 9am
6. Office of the Citizens Radio Program with Hamza Ibrahim and Rabiu Shamma on the One Voice Campaign (EIE, CITAD and Arewa Radio Program)
Dates: Friday, 9th, February, 2018
Venue: Arewa Radio, Kano
Time: 8-9am
7. Seminar on Apps and Mobile Platforms:
Speaker: Engr. Kamal Umar
Date: Friday 9, February, 2018
Venue: Board Room, CITAD, Kano
Time: 9am
8. Countering of Gender Violence Online for Peace Club Members in Kano
Date: Saturday 10, February, 2018
Venue: CITAD, Kano
Time: 9.30am

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Driver

Responsible to: Logistics Advisor

Location: Abuja

Line Management: None

Overall purpose
The successful candidate will use ActionAid Nigeria (AAN)/ Centre for Information Development and Technology (CITAD) vehicles to facilitate movement of staff, equipment and to maintain vehicles and equipment according to AAN /CITAD policies and procedure. In addition, the person will be required to give informed assessment of the vehicle whenever required.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide administrative support for CITAD Community programme

• Ensure prompt delivery of mails and other messages in CITAD Office
• Movement of Staff, Partners and visiting consultants while adhering to all road safety rules and regulations both at Local and Federal levels.
• Comply with AAN/CITAD Health and Safety regulations

• Keep vehicle clean and free of trash

• Keep CEO informed of needed equipment repairs

• Maintain and update a file on the following;
1. Vehicle License
2. Vehicle registration papers
3. Daily checklist for vehicle
4. Vehicle Insurance Papers
5. Driver’s license appropriate for vehicle
6. Log book

• Be updated on the procedure for fire drills and other related emergencies

• Promptness in keeping appointments and adhering to agreed schedules.
• All other responsibilities as given by the CEO


Key Relationships

Internal: All Staff

External: Partners, Donors & other stakeholders

Persons Specifications
Attributes/Skills Essential Desirable
Education/
Qualifications • GCE O’level with at least 4 credits Higher level of education is an advantage
Experience • A minimum of 3 years work experience Experience in an international development agency
Skill Abilities • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with fluency in written, spoken English and Gbagyi.
(compulsory)
• Good knowledge of FRSC rules and guidelines

• Good knowledge of Nigeria road networks
• Ability to communicate fluently in Hausa is an advantage
Personal Qualities • A person of integrity
• Creative and takes initiative.
• Ability to work effectively in a diverse team environment
• Willing to work additional hours at crucial times.
• Self motivated person able to work without close supervision
• Effectively promotes AAN/CITAD mission, values and objectives
• Proven Leadership Qualities

Signed by: _______________________________________________
Driver

Signed by: _______________________________________________
CITAD CEO

Events for the Week Starting from 29nd January, 2018
1. Mu Tsaftace Yanar Gizo on Religious Perspective on Gender Violence Online with Aliyu D. Aliyu, CITAD
Date: Tuesday 30, January, 2018
Venue: Freedom Radio
Time: 10.30-11,30am
2. Interactive Session Between SCEEP Communities (Karaye) and LGA Election Aspirants
Date: Thursday 1, February, 2018
Venue: Islamic Centre, Karaye , Kano State
Time: 9.30am
3. Business Skill Training for Women in Kano (Phase 3)
Date: 30, January to 1st February, 2018
Venue: CITAD, Kano
Time: 9am-6pm (daily)
4. Interactive Session Between SCEEP Communities (Rano) and LGA Election Aspirants
Date: Thursday 1, February, 2018
Venue: Rano , Kano State
Time: 10.00am
5. Experience Sharing from Successful women Entrepreneurs
Date: Friday 2, February, 2018
Venue: CITAD, Kano
Time: 9am
6. Office of the Citizens Radio Program with SCEEP Communities Representatives (EIE, CITAD and Arewa Radio Program)
Dates: Friday, 2rd, February, 2018
Venue: Arewa Radio, Kano
Time: 8-9am
7. Seminar on Understand Malwares and viruses and Protecting Yourself Against Them:
Speaker: Aliyu D. Aliyu
Date: Friday 2, February, 2018
Venue: Board Room, CITAD, Kano
Time: 9am
8. Strategy Development on Addressing Farmer-Herdsmen Conflict in Adamawa State
Date: Saturday 3, February, 2018
Venue: Yola
Time: 10.00am
9. Countering of Gender Violence Online for Peace Club Members in Kano
Date: Saturday 3, February, 2018
Venue: CITAD, Kano
Time: 9.30am

Events for the Week Starting from 22nd January, 2018
1. Inspiriting Reflection Leadership Interactive Series with Prof Kyari Mohmmed, Vice Chancellor, Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola
Date: Monday, 22, January, 2018
Venue: CITAD, Kano
Time: 10am
2. Mu Tsaftace Yanar Gizo on Religious Perspective on Gender Violence Online
Date: Tuesday 23, January, 2018
Venue: Freedom Radio
Time: 10.30-11,30am
3. Training of Trainers on Countering Gender Violence Online
Date: 24-25, January, 2018
Venue: Command Guest House, Bauchi
Time: 9am-6pm (daily)
4. Digital Entrepreneurship Skill Training for Women in Kano (Phase 2)
Date: 22-26, January, 2018
Venue: CITAD, Kano
Time: 9am-6pm (daily)
5. Interactive Session Between SCEEP Communities (Municipal) and LGA Election Aspirants
Date: Thursday 25, January, 2018
Venue: Niima Guest , Kano
Time: 9.30am
6. Hate Speech Project Annual Evaluation Meeting
Date: Friday 26, January, 2018
Venue: Command Guest House, Bauchi
Time: 9am
7. Office of the Citizens Radio Program with Salihu Tanko Yakasai, Media and Communication Officer to the Kano State Governor (EIE, CITAD and Arewa Radio Program)
Dates: Friday, 26th, January, 2018
Venue: Arewa Radio, Kano
Time: 8-9am
8. Interactive Session Between SCEEP Communities (Kano) and LGA Election Aspirants
Date: Thursday 27, January, 2018
Venue: Kabo
Time: 10.00am

Events for the Week Starting from 15th January, 2018
1. Presentation of Community Computer Centre
Date: Tuesday, 16, January, 2018
Venue: Pasepa, Bwari Area Council, FCT
Time: 3pm
2. Mu Tsaftace Yanar Gizo on Laws against Gender Violence Online with Barrister Badariyya Rabiu Abubakar of FIDA
Date: Tuesday 16, January, 2018
Venue: Freedom Radio
Time: 10.30-11,30am
3. Presentation of Community Computer Centre
Date: Wednesday, 17, January, 2018
Venue: Leleyi Gwari, Kwali Area Council, FCT
Time: 10pm
4. Digital Entrepreneurship Skill Training for Women in Kano (Phase 2)
Date: 16-19, January, 2018
Venue: CITAD, Kano
Time: 9am-6pm (daily)
5. Seminar on Using Technology to Identify Fake Pictures and Graphics in Social Media
Date: Wednesday, 17, January, 2018
Venue: CITAD, Kano
Time: 4pm
6. Presentation of Community Computer Centre
Date: Wednesday 17, January, 2018
Venue: Dakwa, AMAC, FCT
Time: 3pm
7. Presentation of Community Computer Centre
Date: Thursday, 18, January, 2018
Venue: Tunga Ashere, AMAC, FCT
Time: 10am
8. Office of the Citizens Radio Program with Hajiya Aisha Bello, Accountant General, Kano (EIE, CITAD and Arewa Radio Program)
Dates: Friday, 19th, January, 2018
Venue: Arewa Radio, Kano
Time: 8-9am
9. Presentation of Community Computer Centre
Date: Friday, 19, January, 2018
Venue: Gaube, Kuje Area Council, FCT
Time: 10am
10. Seminar on Understanding the Dimensions of Gender-based Violence Online
Date: Friday, 19, January, 2018
Venue: CITAD, Kano
Time: 4pm
11. Sign Language Training for Media People in partnership with Centre for Disability (Presentation of Certificates )
Date: Sunday 21, January, 2018
Venue: CITAD, Kano
Time: 11am

Events for the Week Starting from 8th January, 2018
1. Mu Tsaftace Yanar Gizo with Engr Kamal Umar, Bayero University , Kano
Date: Tuesday 9, January, 2018
Venue: Freedom Radio
Time: 10.30-11,30am
2. Ibrahim Muazzam Institute for Philosophy for Young People
Date: 9-11, January, 2018
Venue: Mambayya House, Kano
Time: 9am-5pm (daily)
3. Media Briefing on Farmer-Herdsmen Conflicts
Date: Wednesday, 10 January, 2018
Venue: CITAD, Kano
Time: 12.00nonn
4. Continuation of of ICTs for Kids Training (in partnership with Isah Wali Foundation)
Date: 13-14, January, 2018
Venue: CITAD, Kano
Time: 9-12noon (daily)
5. Digital Livelihood Training for Women in Kano
Date: 8-12, January, 2018
Venue: CITAD, Kano
Time: 9am-6pm (daily)
6. Office of the Citizens Radio Program with Hon. Nasiru Sule Garo (EIE, CITAD and Arewa Radio Program)
Dates: Friday, 12th, January, 2018
Venue: Arewa Radio, Kano
Time: 8-9am
7. Sign Language Training for Media People in partnership with Centre for Disability (concluding sessions )
Date: 13-14, January, 2018
Venue: CITAD, Kano
Time: 3pm-6pm (daily)

Events for the Week Starting from 25th December, 2017
1. Mu Tsaftace Yanar Gizo with Hamza Ibrahim, Research and Media Officer, CITAD
Date: Tuesday 26, December, 2017
Venue: Freedom Radio
Time: 10.30-11,30am
2. Understanding Community Resilience in the Context of the Boko Haram Insurgency in Nigeria- Niger Seminar
Date: Tuesday 26, December, 2017
Venue: University of Niamey, Niger Republic
Time: 10am
3. Commencement of ICTs for Kids Training (in partnership with Isah Wali Foundation)
Date: Tuesday 26, December, 2017
Venue: CITAD, Kano
Time: 9am
4. Validation Meeting on Research on Gender Violence Online in Nigeria
Date: Wednesday 27, December, 2017
Venue: Mambayya House, Kano
Time: 9am
5. Inspiring Leadership Reflection Interative Session with Prof. Jibrin M. Diso, Special Education, BUK
Date: Thursday 28, December, 2017
Venue: CITAD
Time: 10am
6. 4th Quarter Accountability Forum for SCEEP Communities
Date: Friday 29, December, 2017
Venue: Nassarawa Guest Palace, Kano
Time: 9am
7. Office of the Citizens Radio Program with Abdulrazak Alkali, Organization for Community Civic Engagement , Kano (EIE, CITAD and Arewa Radio Program)
Dates: Friday, 29nd, December, 2017
Venue: Arewa Radio, Kano
Time: 8-9am

Events for the Week Starting from 18th December, 2017
1. Hate Speech Sensitization Worskhop
Date: Monday 18, December, 2017
Venue: City Globle Hotel, Owerri, Imo State
Time: 10am
2. Social Media for Advocacy and Networking for FCT Communities
Date: Monday 18, December, 2017
Venue: Kuje, Kuje LGA, FCT
Time: 10am
3. Stakeholders Meeting on Promoting Greater Access to Internet in Public Schools
Date: 18-19, December, 2017
Venue: Mambayya House, Kano
Time: 9am
4. Mu Tsaftace Yanar Gizo with Mrs. Maryam Haruna, Researcher Coordinator on Internet Schools Survey , CITAD
Date: Tuesday 19, December, 2017
Venue: Freedom Radio
Time: 10.30-11,30am
5. Hate Speech Sensitization Worskhop
Date: Wenesday 20, December, 2017
Venue: Yenegua, Baleysa State
Time: 10am
6. Office of the Citizens Radio Program with representatives of People Living with Disabilities, Kano State (EIE, CITAD and Arewa Radio Program)
Dates: Friday, 22nd, December, 2017
Venue: Arewa Radio, Kano
Time: 8-9am
7. Understanding Community Resilience in the Context of the Boko Haram Resilience in Nigeria- Niger Seminar
Date: Saturday23, December, 2017
Venue: Niamey, Niger Republic
Time: 10am