Omo, gist don land! New Horizons Nigeria don open new level wey no be small; dem don add Chinese language, Mandarin, join their ICT curriculum! Na serious matter, my people!
This waka go give our Naija students the sharp advantage dem need for global tech market. E no be joke as dem go fit run things for China-driven industries, trade, and innovation as dem sabi Mandarin! Tim Akano, wey na the Managing Director for New Horizons Systems Solutions, don talk say dis program no be just about language wahala, but more about cultural skills! Na so we go fit catch up with the evolving global labour market.
As we sabi say over 80% of global banga dey come from China, if you wan shine for tech sector, you gatz sabi Mandarin. Tim don yarn say early learn for Mandarin go give our tech experts advantage wey be palm wine at aboki house. Omo, e go make dem stand out for local and international companies!
Dem even don start Mandarin Scholarship Programme, wey get partnership with China Advancement Opportunity. Na 100 top students from five secondary schools dey go enjoy three-month online Mandarin course. And the cherry on top? Top 20 students go gather scholarship worth $2,500 each for one-year pre-degree Mandarin and cultural immersion for China! If dem fit dash dem correct performance, dem fit even go full university scholarship for China!
But e no be like say dem dey play. Schools wey wan participate gatz meet serious academic and attendance standards; minimum 85% participation, stable internet, and conducive learning environment! Na so dem go fit bring the best minds to the fore. And wait! Na only students dem dey encourage, business professionals self fit come chop Mandarin executive lessons to boost their communication with Chinese partners. E sweet no be small, I swear!
Dis pilot programme go spread reach all New Horizons centers like wild fire, make sure say Mandarin dey available as elective ICT course for every learner. Na so e dey be! Naija students go fit talk Mandarin within one year, opening door for global jobs and trade.
Joko, dont forget say dem go organize Mandarin Cultural Fiesta to celebrate all these achievements, inviting students, teachers, and guests from China and Naija to gather for cultural exchange. E go be party wey go sweet pass five-star rice and chicken!
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