The Biodun Coker Foundation (BCF) has donated an Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Centre to Holy Trinity Primary School, Lagos Island to expose pupils to digital skills early in life.

Speaking before the inauguration of the centre, the founder, Mr. Biodun Coker, said the foundation was set to improve education among youth in Lagos Island.

Coker, a local council aspirant under All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2025, said during campaign he came to the school to meet with respected political and community leaders.

According to him, during the meeting, suggestion was made that instead of donating 20 computers to Edward Blyden Memorial School on Hawley Street, two computers each be donated across ten different schools.

“On the surface, it sounded fair, balanced, strategic, but we said no, because two computers cannot transform a school. Two computers cannot build digital confidence and create lasting impact. So, today is not just an inauguration, it a promise fulfilled. For 135 years, Holy Trinity Primary School has stood tall in Isale-Eko; shaping generations, building character, and producing leaders.

“But for 135 years, this great institution never had a dedicated digital learning centre, until now. Today, we have kept that promise, in 2025, we equipped Edward Blyden Memorial School, and now , Holy Trinity becomes the second ICT Centre under the Biodun Coker Foundation,” he said.

Coker said that the school was selected because of the professionalism and enthusiasm of its staff. He said the centre would also serve as a digital hub for many schools within Isale-Eko.

He said that the foundation had earlier set up a fully functional ICT Centre in Olowogbowo, Lagos Island where over 1,000 students had graduated.

Mr Anthony Dasilver, the school’s Head teacher, said for many years, pupils from the school used to go Aroloya School for computer training. “When the foundation came, I felt so happy that someone has remembered us,” he said.

He commended the foundation for donating ICT Centre in the school. Mr. Stephen Taiwo, a representative of SUBEB said the initiative would create greater opportunities for youth in Isale-Eko to excel in their studies.

Dr Owoyemi Elegbeleye, an alumni of the primary school, urged the pupils of the school to dream big and believe in themselves. On behalf of the pupils, Elegbeleye thanked the foundation and others for donating the centre to their school.