In a bold step toward promoting digital inclusion and strengthening access to quality education, Pan-Atlantic University (PAU), in collaboration with the Ibeju-Lekki Local Government, has distributed computer tablets to Senior Secondary School 3 (SS3) students across public secondary schools in the area.
The initiative, facilitated through the Mastercard Foundation’s education support programme, was formally launched on Thursday at the Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Secretariat, Igando-Oloja. It aims to equip young learners with essential digital tools to enhance learning outcomes and prepare them for the demands of a technology-driven world.
Representing the Vice Chancellor of PAU, Professor Enase Okonedo, Dr. Frank Wiggle, Head of Community Relations, led the university’s delegation at the event. Beneficiary schools included Ibeju Senior High School, Iwerekun Community High School, Orimedu Community High School, Magbon Alade Grammar School, Community Senior High School Debojo, and Community Senior High School Akodo.
Executive Chairman of Ibeju-Lekki Local Government, Hon. Abdullahi Sesan Olowa, hailed the partnership as “a transformative investment in the future of Ibeju-Lekki’s youth.”
“Education in the digital age goes beyond memorizing facts; it is about creativity, critical thinking, and innovation. By introducing these tools, we are not only empowering our students but positioning Ibeju-Lekki as a model for modern learning,” Hon. Olowa stated.
He commended Pan-Atlantic University for its unwavering commitment to youth empowerment and community development, urging the beneficiaries to make the most of the opportunity.
“Use these tablets wisely. You are the future of Ibeju-Lekki, and your discipline and curiosity will determine how far you go,” he advised.
Dignitaries at the event included the Leader of the Legislative Council, Hon. Mojeed Oluwafemi Olayinka; Chief of Staff to the Chairman, Hon. Maruf Issa Olayinka; His Royal Majesty, Oba Waliu Olasunkanmi Oguntolu, the Onibeju of Ibeju Land; the representative of HRM Oba Yisa Toheeb Abidemi Oyedele; APC Lagos East Senatorial District Youth Leader, Hon. Gbenga Balogun; and the Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Ibeju-Lekki, Rev. Matthew Ameh.
Stakeholders praised Hon. Olowa’s administration for its sustained commitment to education, describing his leadership as visionary, inclusive, and people-oriented.
The initiative reinforces Pan-Atlantic University’s broader mission of fostering innovation, bridging educational gaps, and empowering young Nigerians to become globally competitive leaders of tomorrow.
