I took a proposal to my State Governor to accept Bitcoin Technology

[Iranus]

Why cover the face of the Governor if the information is already public knowledge and you’re still going cite the source where you got the photo from? I’m from Nigeria and I know how difficult it is as a constituent to meet with our representatives in government, much more a Governor of a state. It makes me wonder on what capacity did you visit the Governor? Are you also a politician or just a concerned citizen with a vision for the state. If it’s the later, I doubt your story because I know my country.

Not only in your country, in many countries and my country is similar, meeting politicians is not easy, especially with senior leadership positions in the government. Furthermore, proposing something new and applicable must be carefully considered and requires decisions from many parts of the government for approval. These are just proposed documents and I don't think they will be made public or collected until an official decision is made. If OP is a politician, he knows this cannot be made public without permission from his superiors. Unless your country's politics are not the same as my country's politics.

[avikz]

It's really amazing! Indeed, if Bitcoin technology is included in the school curriculum at the secondary level, the future workforce will be able to understand the digital landscape in a better way. I really want to thank you for taking this initiative personally. I can understand what bureaucracy means and what it takes to reach there. At least your governor is trying to make things a little easier for you.

You are going to create an example. If you succeed, I am sure a lot of other people in this forum will be happy to take similar initiatives to educate the future world about the ever changing digital landscape. It's all about creating a foundation of good deeds, the rest follows!

[Darker45]

You have exerted so much effort for this. You've done a truly great job!

You seem very ready. You seem to have a complete plan for this already, ahead of its possible approval. I can only hope that the governor will adopt your proposal and roll out a nice implementation approach. This will probably take time and certainly a considerable amount of budget. But we're all rooting for you and your proposal.

I'm wondering, however, why "entrepreneurship/trade subject"? Why not finance or economics subject? Or perhaps information technology subject?

[pinggoki]

A child in Secondary school is more than qualified to have some information about bitcoins. It can really help them to make decisions earlier. If the state has a young governor who understands the benefits that the knowledge of bitcoins and cryptocurrency will have on the children of the state will not delay in accepting this proposal to have it introduced to secondary school students. I really like it. When I joined this forum, I was inspired to make promotional stickers for bitcoin, it helped a lot of people, this your initiative and plan will help a lot more people and a good thing is that it is from an early age.

I don't know about that, I feel like bitcoin is a pretty specific topic and it's really unlikely that a child would be able to understand it even if we were careful about the terms that we are using for teaching them. Maybe basics in reading and reading comprehension first before putting them into something like this.

It's an outstanding thing to do OP to be able to have a conversation with your governor about this topic, Nigeria is such an excellent country because iirc, it's been active in crypto space and the crypto users in there are steadily growing, I don't have the data to back it up though but a governor supporting bitcoin is a milestone for Nigeria since the influence is state wide.

[Strongkored]

Well done Op, not many people want to do what you have done and thankfully you can have easier access to meet your governor because usually, officials are very difficult to find except for businessmen or those who can provide benefits to them.
My question is, will you act as the main party that will be hired by the governor to implement the proposal that you put forward? If yes, of course you are someone who is quite an expert in technology because your proposal is how to teach about Bitcoin technology.
Whatever it is, hopefully, it will be implemented soon and successful in its implementation later.

[Kakmakr]

You took a bold step to approach the government (Governor) with a proposal like this.. and that needs to be applauded, but government officials around the world, needs some kind of motivation to implement suggestions like this.

What do you think, will be the motivation for the Governor to implement this in Niger? (They always look for something, where they can benefit) Is there enough demand from his voters to ask for something like this?

[OgNasty]

Kudos to you for taking this initiative. Certainly you’ve had to educate countless people along the way to how useful Bitcoin can be. No doubt some of those people will be Bitcoin holders in the future as a direct result of you furthering Bitcoin’s adoption. With how limited BTC is, things like this can have a large butterfly effect.

[posi]

A child in Secondary school is more than qualified to have some information about bitcoins. It can really help them to make decisions earlier. If the state has a young governor who understands the benefits that the knowledge of bitcoins and cryptocurrency will have on the children of the state will not delay in accepting this proposal to have it introduced to secondary school students. I really like it. When I joined this forum, I was inspired to make promotional stickers for bitcoin, it helped a lot of people, this your initiative and plan will help a lot more people and a good thing is that it is from an early age.

I don't know about that, I feel like bitcoin is a pretty specific topic and it's really unlikely that a child would be able to understand it even if we were careful about the terms that we are using for teaching them. Maybe basics in reading and reading comprehension first before putting them into something like this.

It's an outstanding thing to do OP to be able to have a conversation with your governor about this topic, Nigeria is such an excellent country because iirc, it's been active in crypto space and the crypto users in there are steadily growing, I don't have the data to back it up though but a governor supporting bitcoin is a milestone for Nigeria since the influence is state wide.

Secondary school is probably still quite early in introducing bitcoin into the curriculum, and I think bitcoin would be more appropriate if taught at the high school level. But at any level, bitcoin should only be introduced as a future technology, a currency, and not mention its use in investments. Otherwise, we will have to pay a very high price for teaching investing too early to students.

But I really wonder, is OP a politician? Otherwise, how can he easily meet and discuss with the governor about a certain proposal or project? An ordinary citizen cannot do this.

[Chilwell]

Secondary school is probably still quite early in introducing bitcoin into the curriculum, and I think bitcoin would be more appropriate if taught at the high school level. But at any level, bitcoin should only be introduced as a future technology, a currency, and not mention its use in investments. Otherwise, we will have to pay a very high price for teaching investing too early to students.

Bro is not too early to do so because children grap thing fast, look at what El Salvador do
El Salvador: bitcoin education in school curriculum, and also is the development of the society, this will bring the awareness of computer knowledge and also civilization to society, I wish other governors will see this and they will like to have it in there state too.

[DapanasFruit]

This is indeed a commendable effort and I am really hoping that the State Governor can be enticed to look more on the many good benefits of adopting the blockchain technology and cryptocurrency with the people. You must always emphasize how this whole thing can be helping many people most especially the younger generation into the future. I am looking forward to some updates on this development.

[KiaKia]

Hm, impressive, in fact, very impressive, I believe that the reason why OPs country has Bitcoin friendly government is because there is no way any youth can get to the site, in that country it's like all the leader's roles are meant for the old👎 and we all know that it's rare to see Old people supporting crypto because they don't even want to have anything to do with it, not to talk of learning anything about it themselves.

You have done really well OP, this is something that many people won't dare to do, not because of fear but because they don't dare to have some dream, you have my respect for taking such a step, more grace to whoever you are in the real world.

I hope people on here can learn to be courageous from this journey that OPs is embarking on, and to everyone who are doing such thing in the back, more grace to all of you guys as well.

[Minecache]

Secondary school is probably still quite early in introducing bitcoin into the curriculum, and I think bitcoin would be more appropriate if taught at the high school level. But at any level, bitcoin should only be introduced as a future technology, a currency, and not mention its use in investments. Otherwise, we will have to pay a very high price for teaching investing too early to students.

Bro is not too early to do so because children grap thing fast, look at what El Salvador do
El Salvador: bitcoin education in school curriculum, and also is the development of the society, this will bring the awareness of computer knowledge and also civilization to society, I wish other governors will see this and they will like to have it in there state too.

Kids these days learn things very quickly, but that doesn't mean you have to teach them about investing and finance at an early age. I have also heard about El Salvador implementing bitcoin education for their students, but I don't know if they are implementing it at all levels or just for high school students. Because I find it better to teach bitcoin to children at that age than at a very young age.

Additionally, if bitcoin education for young children is good, why don't the world's top high schools or universities include bitcoin in their educational programs? El Salvador is just a 3rd world country and there is not a huge difference in students there when it comes to bitcoin education. Therefore, it cannot be said that teaching bitcoin to children will bring good benefits.

[Dunamisx]

Great initiative, maybe with this your first step in action, if considered and approved, then your state and the entire country will have more positive benefits of bitcoin adoption and many more will see beyond ordinary adoption but a means to having the fulfilment of their personal desires concerning the financial economy come to pass, also this could be a footprint for the Federal Government to have another take towards the approach they had on bitcoin by granting back it adoption on the financial institutions thereby lifting it ban placed some years back on banks.

[cryptoaddictchie]

This is amazing. For a starter member of this forum I could say Im impress with what you did there OP. Not all can do a quick move like that especially linking the bitcoin to government. You are fortunate to have such opportunity to talk that out with him as people cant easily have such privilege for that.

I just hope more member have the same enthusiasm as you are and surely youll become a very important user here in thr forum and continue to contribute ideas and commitment like that.

[mvdheuvel1983]

I have always advocated for lobbying the government and those political and public office holders. As much as we may try, they are the ones who amplify our voices when they speak about Bitcoin to their colleagues who have the constitutional powers to make, and amend laws. I am very proud of the OP for taking such a bold step. You have not only done it for the school children but you have also done it for the unborn generations in your country.

Hopefully, they'll pick a leaf from El Salvador and begin first by training the trainers or teachers about Bitcoin before they are allowed to teach the students. Once they can achieve this, them they would have laid a good foundation for the rest your country men to follow.

[yudi09]

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An initiative that I appreciate. Education regarding the uses of bitcoin is still very necessary. Submitting a proposal with intentions and explanations, which you do by having the courage to speak directly with government officials, will speed up the desired steps because the government's power is still very strong in terms of structured socialization from top to bottom levels.

These photos show the extraordinary reception to the proposed proposal. In my opinion, you have a wide network so it is very easy to meet and discuss an agenda directly with high-ranking officials in your area. Hopefully the results of your conversation with the governor will not only become documentation but that they will take action.

[Die_empty]

Great initiative brother. I want to acknowledge your creativity and boldness. I want to suggest that you consult an educational curriculum expert to design the learning experience for the student. And it should be simple to understand.

Introducing these employed youths to Bitcoin will not reduce unemployment because it might not give a them steady income. The best option will be to teach these youths skills that will help them get jobs. Bitcoin can now come in when they have saved money to invest. But no knowledge is a waste,  therefore I commend your effort.  

But you have to prepare to face some problems. This may include regulatory problems since banks are restricted from dealing with bitcoin in Nigeria. The central government might see this move as an attack on their stance on Bitcoin. Politicians are corrupt, so expect the governor's aides to ask for kickbacks before you can get the needed sponsorship or assistance. Most students might not have access to Android phones or computers to do the practical aspect of Bitcoin education.

We will keep pushing until our nation becomes Bitcoin-friendly.

[Razmirraz]

You have taken extraordinary steps in your life, the written proposal you submitted received a positive response from the Governor. The Governor has the authority to issue policies called "Governor Regulations", through circulars signed directly by the Governor that can be easily accepted by other government agencies such as including the Bitcoin and Blockchain curriculum in schools and trying to implement paying government employee salaries using Bitcoin.
Next, we just have to wait when the regulation is officially circulated. I hope that the Governor in your state can welcome the presence of Bitcoin in order to increase the attraction of all civil servants and the general public to adopt Bitcoin in your country.

[Nheer]

OP I am so delighted that the governor himself has showed interest in bitcoin technology and of the awareness this would create in the state and country at large. You took a brave move there knowing full well that the Nigerian government is not entirely in support of bitcoin and cryptocurrency yet. If the retreat you're planning is a success, it will raise awareness of bitcoin among other state governors, which could alter how the country views cryptocurrencies. We're all looking forward to the day when bitcoin is widely accepted in the nation, as it is in other nations. I hope this doesn't cause any issues.

I am very glad about this because it will help youth in Niger State, where I studied, develop, and understand the idea of bitcoin technology. Of course, not everyone will benefit from this, but definitely the sensible ones will undoubtedly benefit.

Your efforts are appreciated, OP.

[iBaba]

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People do make an effort to make things work in our country. Not only politicians have the chance to see the governors, but I think if you have a good proposal, you will also find your way to see the governor in order to get what you want.

The OP’s effort is to try his best and see if the government can look into the proposal he/she makes, and if the government implements it, it will be a very good one, and we will hope our younger ones, once in secondary school, benefit from it.

Thank you Hyphen, submitting such good, unique and ambitious proposal will naturally give it the special attention it gots coupled with the fact that it is in tandem with the manifesto of the state governor. Pokapoka needs to equally understand that this is a new government, an new administrations like this have slimmer protocols as compared to an old government. He's also a young and ambitious Governor that is eager to offer more to the people through his open door policy. Finally, I suggest he goes through the paragraphs again.

But you have to prepare to face some problems. This may include regulatory problems since banks are restricted from dealing with bitcoin in Nigeria. The central government might see this move as an attack on their stance on Bitcoin. Politicians are corrupt, so expect the governor's aides to ask for kickbacks before you can get the needed sponsorship or assistance. Most students might not have access to Android phones or computers to do the practical aspect of Bitcoin education.

We will keep pushing until our nation becomes Bitcoin-friendly.

You're right but like you say, we will make the push. I want leverage the Governor's efforts to go that route. Including that he's someone with legislative background and the intention of working plus it will be easy for him to formulate state policies around this with his executive powers. Overall, like I mentioned earlier, we could get better by sharing stronger opinions on how this can fly higher.

You took a bold step to approach the government (Governor) with a proposal like this.. and that needs to be applauded, but government officials around the world, needs some kind of motivation to implement suggestions like this.

What do you think, will be the motivation for the Governor to implement this in Niger? (They always look for something, where they can benefit) Is there enough demand from his voters to ask for something like this?

Reason why we will need to organize a retreat with critical stakeholders including the government officials as the first plan. That will help give them a better understanding which now becomes a motivation to them to implement it, including the Governor. Even though the governor finds it interesting, I think we still need to bring him to speed with the updated knowledge of the Bitcoin technology.

I'm wondering, however, why "entrepreneurship/trade subject"? Why not finance or economics subject? Or perhaps information technology subject?

Oh. It's not like so, here a trade or entrepreneurship subject is simply one core “standalone” subject you will have to offer in your school curriculum to purposely acquire career and technical skills that you can later build on in your future endeavors. By studying an entrepreneurship subject, you have that edge of getting first hand and hands-on experience on the subject regardless of the field, whether in the field of finance, economics or information technology. Hence, the name 'Entrepreneurship Subject'.