Kwara Distributes 2,000 Computers To 70 Schools

The Kwara State government has commenced distributing about 2,000 computers to public senior secondary schools in the state to equip teachers and students with digital literacy skills.

At least 70 public schools across the state’s 16 local governments would receive 25 gadgets apiece in the first phase of the educational intervention.

The project is being implemented by the State Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Employment (AGILE) project under the Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development.

Performing the flag-off in Ilorin, the state governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, said digital literacy is no longer a luxury but a necessity in today’s global economy, noting that education remains the bedrock of sustainable development.

The governor, who spoke through his deputy, Elder Kayode Alabi, said the programme further attests to the administration’s commitment to transforming education through innovation, technology, and strategic investment in human capital.

“The future belongs to those who can leverage technology to solve problems, create opportunities, and contribute meaningfully to society. For this reason, our administration continues to prioritise investments to prioritise learning outcomes and prepare our young people for the demands of a rapidly evolving world.

“We are not merely distributing digital devices, we are equipping our children with the tools they need to compete and excel in an increasingly digital and knowledge-driven world”, the governor said.
AbdulRazaq implored the affected schools and students to use the instruments for learning, creativity, innovation, and self-development.

In his remarks, the commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Dr Lawal Olohungbebe, said the AGILE project is designed to improve girls’ access to quality education, enhance learning outcomes and equip them with relevant skills for their future.

Olohungbebe said the facilities would enable teachers and students to integrate technology into teaching and learning, develop digital competencies, and acquire creativity and problem-solving skills required in today’s world.

He said that the gadgets that will be distributed across the selected schools include 1,755 all-in-one desktop computers, 70 printers, 70 projectors, and 70 motorised projector screens. The government has already installed a 10kVA solar power system, internet connectivity, and CCTV cameras in each of these schools, and has equipped their teachers with the necessary skills.

“The government of Kwara State recognises that digital recognition is now an essential component of quality education. Our children must not only have access to education; they must also acquire the digital skills necessary to thrive in today’s digital world,” he said, declaring, however, that the exercise will be continuous.

He called on the beneficiary schools and host communities to take ownership of the equipment and ensure it is used primarily for its intended educational purposes.