A Philanthropist, Prince Adesola Olateru-Olagbegi has urged government at all levels to invest more in public schools that will make it more attractive and also help in reducing the number of Nigerians who prefer private schools to government schools.
Olateru-Olagbegi lamented over the rate of private schools in the country, saying it is now difficult for children of the less privilege to have access to the best education.
The Prince stated this while donating a Computer Skill acquisition Centre through his late mother, Olori Florence Adeoti Olagbegi-Olateru Resource Centre’s Foundation for the people in Owo local government area of Ondo State.
The Information Communication Technology (ICT) Centre is expected to train Adults, Primary schools pupils as well as Secondary and Tertiary schools students freely.
Besides, Olagbegi said there was need for individuals to support the government in its mission to transform the education sector.
The donor said since the centre was constructed in 2009 by the children of the late King’s wife, the place has been serving as Adult training Centre for residents of the ancient kingdom and also produced three sets that have been trained in various fields.
He noted that he decided to establishe a Computer Centre just because he discovered that many people in the community do not have knowledge of ICT.
His words, “As at today in the world, there is nothing you want to do without computer and I am worried that our people not only in Owo but in some other places in Nigeria are still lacking behind. We still have some University graduates who cannot operate computer and this centre will serve and train them freely.
“This is our own quotas to the development our community because government cannot do it alone. This community belong to us. We should focus on maintaining all the government infrastructures and as individuals we should come out and see what we can do to support our communities”
While urging residents of the community to register free for the training, he assured them that he would continue to collaborate with people who are ready to impact on the community.
A Senior Special Assistant to Governor Olusegun Mimiko on Direct Labour, Mrs. Mobolaji Suara urged the people to embrace the opportunity and upgrade themselves to global status.
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