Female students in the country with skills in Information and Communication Technology should use the skills to adopt a reading culture for their intellectual development.

The call was made by Rita Zirimwabagabo, the Imbuto Foundation vice president, at the closure of a three-week training in ICT which was attended by 28 female students at Tumba College of Technology in Rulindo District.

The training was organised by the College, in partnership with Imbuto Foundation, for female students who excelled in last year’s Advanced Level exams.

It focused on various IT courses such as introduction to personal computer, computer assembling, preventive maintenance, operating system networks, laptops, mobile devices, printers and security.

‘’This course aimed at increasing your knowledge of ICT but also to motivate you to seek more knowledge. Do not limit yourselves to technology but also read books, read and re-read because usually books bring the whole world closer to you,” Zirimwabagabo said.

‘‘As Imbuto Foundation, we expect you to succeed and leave a positive impact wherever you go.

Eng. Pascal Gatabazi, the Principal of Tumba College of Technology, advised the girls to take advantage of the support they are given to excel in their academic endeavors.

Donatha Kwizera, the girls’ representative, thanked Imbuto Foundation for the support extended to them and promised to act as role models.

‘’We don’t have appropriate words with which to express our gratitude to Imbuto Foundation. It was first time for many of us to use computers.

"We promise to inspire our fellow sisters. We will always bear in mind all the advice we have got and be exemplary wherever and in whatever we do.’’

The girls said they had gained necessary skills to enable them perform better while at school.

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