Federal Secretary Mohyuddin Ahmad Wani Addresses New Coding Fellows at Islamabad Ceremony

Federal Secretary Mohyuddin Ahmad Wani Addresses New Coding Fellows at Islamabad Ceremony

October 2, 2024 | Islamabad, Pakistan

Federal Secretary Launches Murabbi's Coding Fellows Program

Islamabad, Pakistan

Federal Secretary of the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training (MoFEPT), Mr. Mohyuddin Ahmad Wani, presided over a landmark ceremony at Islamabad College for Boys, G-6/3, to address the inaugural cohort of 75 Coding Fellows trained under the "Coding, Robotics, and AI Learning for Primary Grade Students" initiative. The event, organized by Murabbi in collaboration with NUST, celebrated the completion of the Fellows' intensive training program and marked their deployment to 155 primary schools across Islamabad.

Key Details

  • Project: A 2-year initiative to teach coding, robotics, and AI to primary students under the Federal Directorate of Education (FDE).
  • Training: 5-day bootcamp at NUST's SEECS campus, covering Scratch, Python, AI ethics, and low-cost robotics.
  • Partners: Ministry of Federal Education, NUST, Murabbi, IBM, and Google.

Secretary Wani's Address

In his keynote speech, Secretary Wani emphasized the program's role in Pakistan's digital transformation:

"These Coding Fellows are the architects of our children's future. By equipping them with cutting-edge skills, we are bridging the gap between education and innovation, ensuring Pakistan's youth thrive in a technology-driven world."

He praised Murabbi and NUST for their collaborative efforts, particularly the use of open-source tools and the Learning Management System (LMS) to ensure equitable access in both urban and rural schools.

Training Highlights

  • Curriculum: Blended Oxford International's framework with IBM's AI modules and Google's cyber-safety games.
  • Pedagogy: Focused on interactive, age-appropriate teaching methods for Grades 1–5.
  • Gender Inclusivity: 26% of the Fellows are women, with urban placements for accessibility.

Fellow Testimonials

Areeba Riaz, a Coding Fellow assigned to Islamabad Model College for Girls F-6/2, shared:

"The bootcamp transformed how I view education. We're not just teaching code—we're nurturing problem-solvers who'll shape Pakistan's future."

Muhammad Usman Tahir, deployed to G-7/3 schools, added:

"The LMS and low-cost robotics kits ensure even underserved students can innovate."

Event Highlights

  • Demonstrations: Fellows showcased student projects, including Urdu chatbots and solar-powered robots.
  • LMS Demo: Real-time tracking of student progress in 155 schools.
  • Networking: Fellows interacted with NUST faculty and Ministry officials to discuss implementation challenges.

What's Next?

  • Deployment: Fellows begin teaching in assigned schools this week.
  • Rural Expansion: 30 additional schools in Islamabad's outskirts to join the program by mid-2025.
  • Monitoring: LMS data will guide monthly curriculum updates.

Quote: "Today isn't an endpoint—it's the launchpad for a nationwide educational revolution."
– Dr. Nazir Perwaiz, CEO, Murabbi