Nigeria’s leading glass and aluminium solutions company, ABUMET, has strengthened digital education in Kano State with the donation of a fully equipped digital learning centre to Race Course Model Primary School.
The intervention, part of the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme, is designed to expose pupils to modern technology and practical computer education while improving the overall learning environment.
desktop computers donated by ABUMET, recently
ABUMET provided the school with 24 desktop computers, solar-powered electricity infrastructure and new classroom furniture for pupils and teachers, giving hundreds of learners greater access to digital learning tools.
Speaking during the CSR visit to the school, ABUMET General Manager, Diemo Schillack, said the project was driven by the company’s desire to bridge the digital divide and ensure that children are equipped with skills needed to thrive in an increasingly technology-driven world.
Schillack said early exposure to technology could influence pupils’ educational development, boost their confidence and create opportunities beyond the classroom.
“We believe every child deserves access to quality learning tools and the opportunity to develop skills that will prepare them for the future,” he said.
He added that technology had become an integral part of everyday life, stressing that introducing young learners to digital tools early would give them a stronger foundation for their education and future careers.
The ABUMET General Manager also expressed appreciation for the warm reception from the pupils and staff, describing their enthusiasm as inspiring. He reaffirmed the company’s commitment to education and community development, noting that ABUMET plans to return within a year to assess the pupils’ progress and the impact of the digital learning centre.
The Head Teacher of Race Course Model Primary School, Salisu Alhassan, commended ABUMET for the intervention, saying the computers, solar power facilities and furniture would significantly enhance teaching and learning, particularly digital literacy.
Alhassan said the school’s digital learning programme had been structured to accommodate its large enrolment by organising pupils into smaller groups to ensure that every learner had an opportunity to use the computers.
He explained that the initiative was not limited to teaching basic computer operations, but also aimed at helping pupils understand how technology could support learning, problem-solving and everyday activities.
According to him, pupils are already being introduced to applications such as Microsoft Office while developing practical skills in writing, calculations, record-keeping and information management.
He added that computer education becomes more advanced from Primary Four to Primary Six, enabling pupils to progressively build their digital competence before proceeding to secondary school.
Established in 1996, Race Course Model Primary School currently has about 600 pupils across 14 classrooms and provide education from Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) through the primary school levels.
The new digital learning centre is expected to provide the pupils with sustained access to technology and create new opportunities for learning, creativity and future career development.
