Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has distributed digital learning devices to selected primary and secondary schools across five local government areas in Kogi Central senatorial district.
The distribution exercise, which forms part of the Senator’s broader education digitalisation agenda, took place during a series of school visits across Okene, Ajaokuta, Adavi, Okehi and Ogori-Magongo Local Government Areas, drawing the presence of educators, traditional leaders, parents, and community stakeholders.
Speaking during the engagements, the lawmaker emphasised that access to digital learning tools is no longer a luxury but a necessity in modern education.
She said it was a significant move aimed at advancing technology-driven education and equipping students with the skills required to thrive in an increasingly digital and globally competitive world.
“Access to digital learning devices is no longer optional; it is essential. Our children must not be left behind in a world driven by technology and innovation. We are equipping them today so they can compete confidently with their peers globally,” she stated.
She added that the initiative was designed to bridge the technological gap between rural and urban schools while exposing students to global learning opportunities.
“Education remains the strongest foundation for sustainable development. When we invest in our children’s knowledge and digital capacity, we are investing in the future prosperity of Kogi Central and Nigeria as a whole,” the Senator said.
Beneficiary schools include LGEA Primary School, Ganaja; LGEA Standard College, Ganaja in Ajaokuta LGA; Adavi Local Government Science Secondary School, Nagazi-Eba in Adavi LGA; LGEA Demonstration Nursery and Primary School, Eika Ohizenyi in Okehi LGA; Government Day Science Secondary School (GDSS), Ohueta in Okehi LGA; LGEA Central (Cluster) Schools, Obeiba-Ihima; Government Science Secondary School, Ogori-Magongo Local Government Area and Abdulazeez Atta Memorial College, Okene Local Government.
The visits were marked by colourful receptions and goodwill messages from school authorities who described the intervention as timely and transformative.
Delivering a welcome address on behalf of LGEA Standard College Ganaja and LGEA Primary School Ganaja, Comrade Otuoze Jimoh Idris praised the Senator’s impact across the senatorial district, describing her as “the inexhaustible and unsinkable tigress of Kogi Central.”
“Your efforts have not gone unnoticed. We are truly humbled by your generosity and commitment to delivering dividends of democracy to our people,” he said, while acknowledging her developmental strides, including road rehabilitation projects across parts of Kogi Central.
At Adavi Local Government Science Secondary School, Nagazi-Eba, the Principal, Alhaji Bello Ismaila, described the Senator as a beacon of hope whose leadership has reshaped representation within the district.
“Your presence here today is not merely a visit; it is evidence of your untiring commitment to educational empowerment and infrastructural development,” he said.
He noted that the distribution of digital learning materials was a practical investment in the future of young people.
“Your tireless efforts at the National Assembly continue to touch lives and foster progress in ways that resonate deeply within our communities,” he added.
Representing the Head Teachers of LGEA Central (Cluster) Schools, Obeiba-Ihima, Mallam Umar Abdullateef highlighted the far-reaching impact of the Senator’s previous interventions, including the provision of school uniforms, sandals, school bags, and payment of fees for indigent pupils.
“You are not just a representative; you are a pillar of hope and a champion of education,” he said.
He further described the donation of 200 tablets to the cluster schools as a landmark development.
“This initiative is not just about devices; it is about access to knowledge, exposure to global opportunities, and preparation for a digital future,” Abdullateef stated.
At LGEA Demonstration Nursery and Primary School, Eika Ohizenyi, the Headmistress, HS Umar, said the Senator’s visit served as encouragement to both teachers and pupils.
“Your presence here is a clear demonstration of your unwavering commitment to advancing education and human capital development across Kogi Central.
“Your contributions continue to inspire confidence among educators and motivate our pupils to pursue excellence,” she added.
Similarly, the Principal of Government Day Science Secondary School, Ohueta, Mr. Lawal Yusuf Aworo, described the initiative as a milestone in educational development.
“Your visit signifies more than a ceremonial engagement; it reflects genuine concern for the growth of education and the welfare of young people.
“You have restored hope and strengthened public confidence in purposeful representation. These interventions will be maximally utilised for academic advancement,” Aworo assured.
Throughout the tour, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan reiterated her long-term vision of integrating technology into classroom learning across all local governments in Kogi Central, stressing that digital literacy would empower students with critical thinking skills, innovation capacity, and global exposure.
“The world is changing rapidly. Our children must learn with modern tools so they can innovate, create solutions, and lead tomorrow’s economy,” she stated.
Community leaders and parents at the event described the initiative as timely, noting that many rural schools previously lacked access to digital learning resources. For many communities, the exercise marked not merely the distribution of devices but the opening of doors to technological inclusion and a renewed hope for educational transformation in Kogi Central.
