The Kwara State Government has announced the opening of a new Computer-Based Training (CBT) Centre in Igbaja, Ifelodun Local Government Area, equipped with 250 units of computers. Mary Ronke Arinde, Commissioner for Tertiary Education, led a Government delegation to the Centre for the official commissioning and hand-over ceremony.
Commissioner Arinde highlighted Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq’s dedication to the education sector in the State through the establishment of the CBT centre. The gesture aims to address the challenges faced by students in the Igbaja area during the JAMB Examination and provide them with access to modern tools for academic success.
The Elese of Igbaja, Oba Ahmed Awuni Babalola, expressed gratitude to the State Government for choosing Igbaja Community for this development, ensuring that the facility will be maximally utilized. Patrick Aibangbee from Mac Gable Global Services Limited praised the initiative and confirmed the supply of 250 computers as per the governor’s specifications.
In a goodwill message, Owolabi John, representing Buhari College of Health Sciences, announced scholarships for 50 indigenes and 25% discount for non-indigenes to support the CBT Centre’s launch. Oyinloye Ayomide Devine, a beneficiary from Baptist Grammar School, Igbaja, thanked the governor for bringing the CBT Centre to their community, reducing transportation costs and eliminating the need to travel to Ilorin for exams.