ABUMET Bridges Digital Divide, Equips Kano School With ICT Centre

"For many of the pupils, the facility represents their first meaningful exposure to digital technology, providing opportunities to develop skills in computing, creativity, problem-solving and information management."

Hundreds of pupils of Race Course Model Primary School, Kano, have gained access to modern digital learning facilities following the donation of a fully equipped Information and Communication Technology (ICT) centre by ABUMET, a leading glass and aluminium solutions company.

The intervention, which forms part of the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, is designed to bridge the digital divide and expose young learners to practical computer education and technology-driven learning.

ABUMET provided the school with 24 desktop computers, solar-powered electricity infrastructure and new classroom furniture for pupils and teachers, creating a more conducive environment for digital learning.

For many of the pupils, the facility represents their first meaningful exposure to digital technology, providing opportunities to develop skills in computing, creativity, problem-solving and information management.

Speaking during the CSR visit to the school, ABUMET General Manager, Diemo Schillack, said the initiative was driven by the company’s desire to ensure that children were not left behind in an increasingly technology-driven world.

Schillack said early exposure to technology could have a significant impact on children's educational development, confidence and future career opportunities.

He said: “We believe every child deserves access to quality learning tools and the opportunity to develop skills that will prepare them for the future.”

He added that technology had become an integral part of everyday life, stressing that introducing young learners to digital tools early would provide them with a stronger foundation for their education and future careers.

The ABUMET General Manager also expressed appreciation for the warm reception by the pupils and staff, describing their enthusiasm as inspiring.

He reaffirmed the company’s commitment to education and community development, disclosing that ABUMET plans to return within a year to assess the progress of the pupils and measure the impact of the digital learning centre.

The Head Teacher of Race Course Model Primary School, Salisu Alhassan, commended ABUMET for what he described as a transformative intervention, saying the donation would significantly enhance teaching and learning in the school.

Alhassan, who spoke on behalf of the school management, teachers, pupils, parents and community stakeholders, said the computers, solar power facilities and furniture would particularly strengthen digital literacy among the pupils.

He explained that the school had developed a structured programme to ensure that its large population of pupils benefited from the facility.

According to him, pupils are organised into smaller groups to give everyone an opportunity to use the computers and acquire practical skills.

He said the initiative was not merely about teaching pupils how to operate computers but also about helping them understand how technology could support learning, problem-solving and everyday activities.

Alhassan disclosed that pupils were already being introduced to applications such as Microsoft Office, while acquiring 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 spread across 14 classrooms, offering education from Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) through the primary school level.

The ABUMET intervention is therefore expected to provide a significant boost to the school’s capacity to deliver practical digital education and prepare its pupils for a technology-driven future.