Kwara State Government has commenced the distribution of 1,755 all-in-one computers and other digital devices to 70 public senior secondary schools across the state as part of efforts to strengthen digital literacy and improve technology-driven learning.

The intervention, implemented through the State Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Employment (AGILE) under the Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development, covers schools across the 16 local government areas of the state.

Flagging off the exercise in Ilorin on Friday, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, represented by his deputy, Kayode Alabi, said digital literacy had become essential to preparing young people for the demands of the global economy.

He said the initiative reflected his administration’s commitment to transforming education through technology, innovation and investment in human capital.

“The future belongs to those who can leverage technology to solve problems, create opportunities, and contribute meaningfully to society,” the governor said, urging beneficiary schools and students to use the devices for learning, creativity, innovation and self-development.

Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Lawal Olohungbebe, said the AGILE project was designed to improve girls’ access to quality education, enhance learning outcomes and equip students with relevant skills for the future.

He said the equipment being distributed comprises 1,755 all-in-one desktop computers, 70 printers, 70 projectors and 70 motorised projector screens, with each of the 70 beneficiary schools receiving 25 computers and one unit each of the other devices.

Olohungbebe added that the government had installed 10kVA solar power systems, internet connectivity and CCTV cameras in each beneficiary school, while three teachers from each school had also received training to support the integration of technology into teaching and learning.

“The Government of Kwara State recognises that digital literacy is now an essential component of quality education. Our children must not only have access to education; they must also acquire the digital skills necessary to thrive in today’s digital world,” he said.

The commissioner said the distribution would continue, urging beneficiary schools and host communities to take ownership of the equipment and ensure that it was used primarily for educational purposes.

The State Coordinator of the Kwara AGILE project, Adeshina Azeez Salami, commended the state government and the project steering committee for their support, saying the intervention would help advance digital learning across the state.

The event featured the symbolic presentation of devices to representatives of United Secondary School, Ilorin; Government Girls Day Secondary School, Oke-Suna; Government Day Secondary School, Tanke; and St Anthony Secondary School, Ilorin.

The intervention is expected to provide students and teachers with greater access to digital tools while strengthening their capacity to develop technology, creativity and problem-solving skills.