…Donates 24 computers, solar power facilities to Race Course Model Primary School
For about 600 pupils of Race Course Model Primary School, Kano, the world of digital learning has taken a major step closer with the opening of a new computer centre equipped with 24 desktop computers, solar-powered electricity and new classroom furniture donated by ABUMET Nigeria Limited.
The intervention by the glass and aluminium solutions company is designed to give pupils practical exposure to technology and help bridge the digital gap facing children in communities where access to modern learning tools remains limited.
The newly equipped centre is already providing pupils with opportunities to gain hands-on computer experience, with many encountering digital technology in a meaningful way for the first time.
The initiative reflects ABUMET’s commitment to education and community development, particularly in helping young Nigerians acquire digital skills needed in an increasingly technology-driven economy.
Speaking during the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility visit to the school, ABUMET General Manager, Diemo Schillack, said the project was driven by the need to ensure that children were not left behind as technology becomes increasingly important in education and everyday life.
“We believe every child deserves access to quality learning tools and the opportunity to develop skills that will prepare them for the future”, Schillack said.
He added that early exposure to technology could influence a child’s educational journey, build confidence and create opportunities beyond the classroom.
“Technology is now part of everyday life, and introducing these young learners to digital tools early gives them a stronger foundation for their education and future careers”, he said.
Schillack expressed appreciation for the warm reception from the pupils and school authorities, describing their enthusiasm as inspiring.
He also reaffirmed ABUMET’s commitment to education and community development, saying the company plans to return within a year to assess the pupils’ progress and evaluate the impact of the digital learning centre.
The Head Teacher of Race Course Model Primary School, Salisu Alhassan, described the intervention as a major addition to the school’s educational resources.
“On behalf of all stakeholders, we sincerely appreciate ABUMET for this remarkable contribution to our school.
The computers, solar power facilities and learning furniture will greatly improve teaching and learning, particularly in the area of digital literacy”, Alhassan said.
He explained that the school had adopted a group-based approach to ensure that pupils could make effective use of the computers despite its large enrolment.
“We organise the pupils into smaller groups so that everyone has the opportunity to participate and learn”, he said.
According to Alhassan, the programme goes beyond basic computer literacy, as pupils are being encouraged to understand how technology can support learning, problem-solving and everyday activities.
The pupils are already being introduced to applications such as Microsoft Office, while developing practical skills in writing, calculations, record-keeping and information management.
Alhassan said computer education becomes more advanced from Primary Four to Primary Six, allowing pupils to progressively develop their digital competence before proceeding to secondary school.
Established in 1996, Race Course Model Primary School currently has about 600 pupils in 14 classrooms, offering education from Early Childhood Care and Education (ECC) through Primary Six.
The school teaches subjects including Mathematics, English Language, Basic Science, Basic Technology, Nigerian History, Arabic and Digital Literacy.
A major component of ABUMET’s intervention is the solar-powered electricity system installed to support the computer centre.
The system is expected to provide a more reliable power supply for digital learning, reducing interruptions associated with electricity challenges and allowing pupils to use the facility more consistently.
The project highlights the potential of private-sector investment in strengthening educational infrastructure and expanding access to digital learning.
For the pupils of Race Course Model Primary School, the new facility represents more than a room equipped with computers. It offers an opportunity to explore technology, develop practical skills and gain early exposure to a digital world that will increasingly shape their education and future careers.