Get Guardian on GoogleLagos Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, on Friday donated an Information and Communication Technology (ICT) centre to his alma mater, Odo Abore Primary School, Iyalla Street, Mushin, to mark his 61st birthday.
Hamzat had previously promised the donation during the school’s 80th anniversary celebration, citing the pivotal role ICT played in his education and career development.
At the handover ceremony, he praised the school for producing high-achieving students and urged parents to encourage children to acquire digital skills.
He emphasized the importance of technology and artificial intelligence, noting that students must adapt to compete globally.
He also assured plans to build another ICT centre in Odi-Olowo LCDA.
A member of the House of Representatives, Toyin Fayinka, commended Hamzat for giving back to his community, urging pupils and teachers to make full use of the facility.
A political leader in Mushin, Ganiyu Solomon, said it is a privilege that Mushin has an ICT centre at Odo Abore Primary School.
“Hamzat said whatever he does must be from home. He has done this, and we appreciate it.”
Solomon urged the pupils and the teachers to make good use of the ICT centre.
He assured the Deputy Governor of ensuring the centre would be used for the purpose of training pupils to acquire technological skills.
