Senator Natasha Donates 700 Computers to Historic Okene School, Vows Broader Digital Uplift
In a landmark effort to bridge the digital divide in public education, Senator Natasha H. Akpoti-Uduaghan on Monday donated 700 computers to Abdul Azeez Attah Memorial College, Okene (AAAMCO) — one of Northern Nigeria’s oldest secondary schools. The donation marks a major milestone in the senator’s education modernization agenda, aimed at arming students in Kogi Central with vital digital skills for the 21st century. Speaking at the handover ceremony, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan emphasized the urgency of integrating technology into learning environments. “To educate a mind is to enlighten a mind,” she said. “Now that we live in the age of artificial intelligence and robotics, it would be an injustice to our children not to equip them with up-to-date tools for learning.” She pledged to replicate the intervention in more public schools, citing digital access as a basic educational right — not a luxury — referencing progress made in Rwanda and Ghana. Traditional ruler of Okene, HRH Alhaji Okatahi Mamman, praised the senator’s foresight, calling it a “forward-thinking investment in our future.” School principal Mr. Paul Amoh lauded previous interventions including road construction, classroom renovations, and solar lighting installations, saying the senator is turning AAAMCO into “a fully smart school.” Representing the alumni, Engr. Yusuf Momohjimoh, National Secretary of the AAAMCO Old Boys Forum, hailed the initiative as a catalyst for pride and progress, pledging support to ensure the devices are well-maintained. Founded in the 1920s, AAAMCO has produced notable Nigerian figures, including former Military President General Ibrahim Babangida. Senator Natasha’s gesture, observers say, is not just a gift of technology, but a legacy of opportunity.