1778 Laptops Distributed To Students In 216 Abia Secondary Schools?

Abia state government has distributed nearly 2000 laptops to schools in the state as is seeks to boost ICT literacy among its youths

  Governor Theodore Orji handing over some laptop computers to some students during the distribution ceremony

No fewer than 1778 laptops were distributed by the the Abia State government as part of its plan to improve computer education in the South-Eastern state.

Governor Theodore Orji of Abia state said his government was bought the computers from the Independent National Electoral Commission in its bid to bring modern technology to Abia youths.

“The donation is geared toward the enthronement of excellence in the school system.

“The world is now in the era of science and technology and the state cannot be found wanting when others are already ahead,” the governor said.

While stating the importance of education to societal development, Governor Orji encouraged parents in the state to embrace the opportunity provided by his government's free education policy and send their wards to school.

Abia State's Commissioner for Education, Dr Monica Philips, emphasised the need for Information Communication Technology (ICT) education

“For education to be meaningful, ICT must be made to drive the sector,’’ Phillips said.

The Abia government also gave out about two million exercise books to all the primary schools in the state.