In a landmark effort to strengthen digital education in Kogi State, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has donated 700 computers to Abdul Azeez Attah Memorial College (AAAMCO) in Okene, one of Northern Nigeria’s most storied and respected secondary institutions.
The donation underscores the senator’s wider commitment to transforming public education by ensuring students are equipped with modern technological skills essential for success in today’s rapidly evolving world.
During the official handover ceremony, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan emphasized the critical need to modernize Nigeria’s school system to meet global standards in digital learning.
“Educating a mind means enlightening it, and enlightened minds build resilient societies and thriving economies,” she stated. “In an age of artificial intelligence and robotics, denying our children access to technology is a grave disservice.”
She also revealed plans to expand the initiative to additional public schools across Kogi Central, arguing that access to digital tools in education should be viewed as a fundamental right. She cited examples of African countries like Rwanda and Ghana that have prioritized technology in their education systems.
The event drew wide praise from community leaders and educators alike.
The Ohi of Okene, HRH Alhaji Okatahi Mamman, hailed the donation as a transformative and forward-looking investment.
“This is not just a gift of computers it is a visionary step for our future,” he remarked. He also urged students to use the resources responsibly and to embrace the opportunities the technology offers.
Mr. Paul Amoh, Principal of AAAMCO, expressed heartfelt gratitude on behalf of the school. He noted that this latest donation builds on a series of impactful interventions the senator has delivered in recent years, including a one-kilometer internal access road, the renovation of several classrooms, and the installation of solar-powered streetlights across the campus.
“Senator Natasha is not merely giving us equipment. She is giving us hope and a future,” he said. “This donation propels us closer to becoming a truly smart school where students can compete globally.”
Engr. Yusuf Momohjimoh, National Secretary of the AAAMCO Old Boys Forum, also commended the senator’s efforts, describing the computers as a catalyst for educational transformation and wider community development. He promised that the alumni association would play an active role in maintaining and safeguarding the new equipment.
“This is about more than technology. It is about preparing our children and our entire community for the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow,” he added.
Founded in the 1920s, Abdul Azeez Attah Memorial College has a rich history of academic excellence and has produced many notable alumni, including former Military President General Ibrahim Babangida.
Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s latest intervention is seen as part of a broader vision to ensure that no child in Kogi State is left behind in the global shift toward digital education.
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