Corps member donates computers to Benue school

From Scholastica Hir, 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.

Making the donation in Makurdi, which also includes a white projection flex banner, Okolie said it was part of his Community Development Service (CDS).

Okolie 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 cognisance the importance of digital literacy in today’s contemporary world”, Okolie said.

He thanked Mr Caius Eze, the founder of Elite Leadership Foundation and Mr John Wallace for their massive supports, which enabled him to succeed in the project.

Before the donation, the corps member had organised Digital Literacy Training Programme 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. The Principal of the school, Regina Ahura appreciated Okolie for the kind gesture.