OPEN COMPUTER LITERACTY PROGRAM TEACHING 1 MILLION KIDS HOW TO USE THE COMPUTER AND IMPROVE COMMUNICATION SKILLS IN ENGLISH IN NIGERIA

1. OCLIP
STRATEGIC OUTLINE

2. OCLIP
• The Open Computer Literacy Program is a strategic intervention program designed to raise computer literacy in
Nigeria.
• It is based on the knowledge that a literate population is VITAL for development
• It also is an apostle of skill acquisition as a vital tool for personal and national development
• The common denominator today is computers.
• By empowering the generations coming we are securing our own futures. As a people and a country.
• Education offers specific knowledge for specific purposes.
• Intelligence applies knowledge to solve specific challenges
• OCLIP seeks to intelligently educate and empower the children with the basic tool of the new world economy.
• From schools through health , commerce communication and even recreation, computers are the new window
of opportunity.
• The door is in front of the children the key is in the lock we seek to simply teach them how to unlock it , open
the door and walk into their future.

3. Goals
• Provide free ICT and language training to
Nigerian kids aged 10 to 17 by 2020.
1
million
• Raise literacy levels by 30% in target segment by
2020
5
• Track and monitor recipients over a year period and
provide support and further free business training in
phase 2 of the project.

4. Key Assertion
• Computer Literacy is the new literacy for developing countries.
• This is because it combines language skills covering use of English or national
language and skill acquisition.
• Using computers is a SKILL hence OCLIP is creating skilled literate young people
• The long term goals offer a literate nation that is ready to embrace the future.
• This is a future that is ICT driven from communication through medicine
commerce and improved lifestyles.
• It also opens the children to the world of the internet shaping positively their
world views and allowing them access to knowledge that can be applied.
• Empowerment leads to greater number of small businesses which are the
backbone of development

5. OCLIP Centres
• Partner secondary schools will be designated OCLIP centres.
• Primary targets will be in educationally disadvantaged areas.
• Schools have been selected because they will eliminate the need
for tents and other paraphernalia
• Power can also be routed directly from the grid or generated.
• All centres will also have wireless internet access

6. Hardware Requirements
• One computer per child during classes.
• This is NON NEGOTIABLE.
• However to be cost effective each computer will have
as many as 5 guest accounts.
• Thus 200 computers would train 1000 kids
depending on scheduling and windows of opportunity.

7. Software Requirements
• Facilitators. These are key to the success of the project
• Their duties include:
– Instruction
– Mentoring and Inspiration
– Identification of brightest prospects for further support
• Child evaluation based on:
– Computer literacy
– Social adaptation and adjustment
– Team skills
– Moral persuasion reflected in choices made during class interactions and exams.
• Crime, drug abuse and absenteeism levels increased 60% in American schools AFTER Moral
Instruction was dropped as a subject in ALL schools.
• Any wonder why we are facing problems with kids in Nigeria AFTER it was dropped from the
curriculum in Nigeria?
• However OCLIP is of the belief that if the kids see positive role models they will begin to align.

8. Volunteer System
• The systems seeks to get people who are employed to be facilitators.
• In every state of Nigeria there are at least 1000 employed Nigerians in the corporate
sector alone.
• A 5% recruitment success rate would provide 50 facilitators.
• With class size FIXED at 50 students 2500 children can be taught monthly.
• These numbers are conservative estimates but show the potential.
• The key function of the facilitators is to INSPIRE the children.
• A dearth of role models outside sports and music industry circles have caused and will cause
us greater problems if not addressed.
• Children will imitate ANY model of success they see.
• OCLIP seeks to offer different role models from corporate and SME Nigeria.

9. OCLIP Classes
• 6 hours on Saturdays
• 4 hours of ICT and practical use.
• 1 hour of Language improvement skills
• 1 hour of break.
• Classes: 9am - 3pm
• After each class spot tests will be conducted
• Take home assignments will also be served up

10. Funding
• The long term goal is to get support from
Nigerian brands.
• This will be in the form of items required
• Sponsorship will be PRIMARILY product and
service led.

11. Partnership windows
• Computers • *Print consumables
• Wireless connectivity • Transportation logistics
• Power generation
• Media partnerships to educate
• Fossil fuel support the public on the initiative and
offer Calls To Action.
• Security
• Local and international air travel
• Feeding
• * Print consumables will be a one
of cost but will be minimised
• Beverage support where possible via e books and
online assignments.

12. Target partners
• HP • UACN
• Zinox • KFC
• Intel • Sweet Sensation
• Microsoft • Nutricima
• Coca Cola Nigeria
• Swift Wireless Networks • 7up Plc
• Mobitel Limited
• Arik Air
• Mobil Nigeria Unlimited • Etihad Airways
• Chevron Nigeria • Air Nigeria
• MDS
• Airtel Nigeria • LASG
• Toyota Nigeria

13. Deliverables
• Full Curriculum Sept 30 2012
• Draft course material with sample electronic and
hardcover version Sept 30 2012
• Printing of 1000 copies of course materials by
October 9 2012
• Volunteer confirmation by October 25 with stand
up volunteers for all confirmed.

14. Test Run
• October 27 is the target date for the first test run.
• Classes will commence on that date
• Proposed venue is St Finbarrs’ college Akoka
• Second proposed venue is Bellina Private College Akoka
• Third proposed venue is CMS Grammar school Bariga
Lagos.
• 100 kids will be enrolled in the scheme.