Edge Tech Solutions has donated 10 sets of computers worth N5 million to People’s Girls Grammar School, Ibadan, to equip students with essential digital skills and prepare them for the future.

Speaking at the handover ceremony on Thursday, the firm’s Director, Dr. Seyi Akanbi, said the donation was to expose students to the world of technology.

“In this age, it’s no longer about computers being very important, but it has become the key aspect of our lives that we cannot run away from.

“The earlier the students have access to this kind of tools that enable them to actually have a hands-on experience, the better for them.

“It’s not just going to enhance their learning; it’s going to prepare them for the future,” he said.

Akanbi emphasized the need for resources that would enable students to perform better in the 21st century. While commending the government’s efforts in education, he called for more investment in future generations.

“This is because when these students graduate, the world they are going to live in is certainly different from the world that is in existence right now.

“So, government needs to pay more attention to where the future is going, the trend and the patterns.

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“Government should also provide the resources that will prepare the students for the future so that by the time they get to there, their experience will be better than our own,” he said.

He recalled the challenges he faced during his school years, including a lack of resources and limited preparedness for life’s challenges. He stressed the importance of intentionally providing training, tools, and resources to give children a better future.

The Principal of the Senior School, Mrs. Veronica Alabi, expressed appreciation for the donation, stating that the computers would have a significant impact on students’ learning.

“I assure you, it will improve their learning experience and provide them with access to a wealth of information and opportunity for growth,” she said.

She commended the company for recognizing the role of technology in education, describing the donation as a valuable contribution to the students’ academic journey.

Also speaking, Mrs. Olufunmilayo Omotosho, a representative of the school’s Old Students’ Association, thanked the company for the donation and pledged that the computers would be properly maintained.

“We assure you that we will make optimal use of these computers and handle them with utmost care,” she said.

Omotosho, who is also the Principal of St. Teresa’s College, Ibadan, noted that the computers would benefit both students and teachers.

Two students, Peace Agboola and Olamiposi Ojeleke, expressed excitement over the donation, saying the systems would help them access information easily and improve their understanding of the world.

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