Kwara State has launched a digital education programme targeting 70 public senior secondary schools across the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The initiative will distribute 1,755 all-in-one desktop computers as part of efforts to improve digital literacy among students and teachers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Each participating school will receive 25 computers during the first phase, alongside a printer, projector and motorised projector screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The programme is being implemented under the AGILE project through the state Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq said the intervention reflected his administration\u2019s commitment to using technology and investment in human capital to improve education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said students needed digital skills to take advantage of opportunities in the modern economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Education Commissioner Lawal Olohungbebe said the programme would help schools integrate technology into teaching while equipping students with skills in creativity, innovation and problem-solving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In addition to the computers, the government has provided 10kVA solar power systems, internet connectivity and CCTV cameras for each of the 70 schools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Three teachers from every beneficiary school have also been trained to support the use of the new technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The commissioner said digital literacy was now an essential component of quality education and confirmed that the intervention would continue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He urged beneficiary schools and communities to take responsibility for protecting the equipment and ensuring that it remained available for educational purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The initiative is expected to strengthen technology-based learning and improve students\u2019 preparedness for further education and employment in the digital economy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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