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From Dooshima Terkura, Makurdi
A National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member serving in Benue State, Mr Silas Okolie has donated two desktop computers and a system unit to Padopads Harmony Secondary School, Makurdi, the Benue state capital.
Okolie who also donated a white projection flex banner, on Thursday said it was part of his Community Development Service (CDS).
He said his gesture was to complement government efforts towards revamping education system across the nation and enhance the quality of teaching and learning in the beneficiary school.
“My aim is to assist our young stars to have the basic learning equipment to excel in their academic pursuits.
“I believe that to address the problem of education in the state, we have to first identify the issues and proffer solution to them and that is why I feel the students need computers taking into cognizance the importance of digital literacy in today’s contemporary world”, Okolie said.
The Corps member appreciated the founder of Elite Leadership Foundation Mr Caius Eze and Mr John Wallace for their supports which enabled him to succeed in the project.
Our correspondent reports that before the donation, the corps member had organized Digital Literacy Training Program in the school and awarded certificates of participation to the beneficiaries.
He also facilitated payment of NECO fees of N232,000 to six indigenous Benue students at Padopads Harmony School, Makurdi and Alex Gaadi Comprehensive School, Makurdi.
The Benue Coordinator of NYSC, Mrs Veronica Garba commended the corps member for the community service projects describing it as a worthy initiative.
Garba said that the community development service platform has been made available for the corps members to impact positively in their host communities, urging other corps members to emulate Okolie.
The Principal of Padopads Harmony Secondary School, Regina Ahura appreciated Okolie for the kind gesture.
Ahura praised the initiative, recounting the positive impact the digital training had on her students.
She also informed the corps member that those who benefited from the NECO Scholarship participated actively in the external examination.
