Kwara State Distributes 2,000 Computers to Schools
The Kwara State Government has initiated the distribution of approximately 2,000 digital devices to 70 public senior secondary schools across the 16 Local Government Areas of the state. This effort is part of the State Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Employment (AGILE) project, overseen by the Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development, aimed at improving digital literacy among teachers and students.
Each school will receive 25 devices in the first phase. Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, represented by Deputy Governor Kayode Alabi, emphasized the importance of digital literacy for education and global economic participation.
The distribution includes 1,755 all-in-one desktop computers, 70 printers, 70 projectors, and 70 motorized projector screens, along with solar power systems, internet connectivity, and CCTV cameras. Lawal Olohungbebe, the Commissioner for Education, stated that the project aims to enhance girls' access to quality education and equip them with relevant skills.
The distribution will continue beyond the first phase, with an emphasis on safeguarding the equipment for educational purposes.
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