In a major step to improve digital learning in public schools, Senator Natasha H. Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central, donated 700 computers to Abdul Azeez Attah Memorial College in Okene. This school is one of the oldest in Northern Nigeria. The donation happened on Monday and shows her strong commitment to digital education.
This effort is part of her wider plan to modernize education in the region. She wants to make sure that students in Kogi Central have the right tools to learn skills that are needed in the modern world.
While speaking to teachers, students, and community leaders during the handover ceremony, Senator Natasha said education must match the current digital age. She explained that it is unfair to teach children using outdated methods when the world is now using AI and robotics.
The senator added that the 700 computers will help improve education quality in the region. She also promised that other schools will benefit from similar support soon. She said students in Nigeria’s public schools should have digital learning tools, just like students in countries like Rwanda and Ghana.
The traditional ruler of Okene, HRH Alhaji Okatahi Mamman, praised Senator Natasha’s kind gesture. He told the students to use the computers wisely and called the donation a smart investment in the future of the community.
The school principal, Mr. Paul Amoh, also thanked the senator for her efforts. He remembered her earlier support, which included fixing classroom buildings, building a one-kilometer road inside the school, and installing solar-powered streetlights.
He said, “The senator is not just giving us computers, she is giving us hope.” He added that the school is now on its way to becoming a smart school.
The national secretary of the school’s old boys’ group, Engr. Yusuf Momohjimoh, also praised the donation. He said it has brought pride back to former students of the school. He promised that the alumni group would help protect and properly use the computers.
He said this act will not only improve learning but will also help rebuild the community and prepare the students for the future.
Abdul Azeez Attah Memorial College was founded in the 1920s and has trained many important Nigerians over the years. One of its famous old students is General Ibrahim Babangida, Nigeria’s former military leader
