By Ikuru Lizzy
The Old Girls Association of the Federal Government College, Abuloma has donated N50 million legacy projects to the school in its efforts to ensure the education advancement of the girl-child.
The projects include four STEAM-enabled smart classrooms, 23 laptops, rehabilitation of water reticulation system in the hostel among others.
Speaking at the 50th anniversary celebration of the school on Thursday in Port Harcourt, the Minister of Education, Mr Maruf Alausa commended the association for the projects.
The anniversary was themed, ‘’Roots to Golden Fruits, Remembering the past, Celebrating the Present and Empowering the future.’’
The minister, represented by Mrs Iyang Ukpe, Director/Principal, Federal Government College, Port Harcourt, commended the theme, saying that it was appropriate as it highlighted the efforts of its founders.
Alausa stated that the projects were a demonstration of the association’s commitment to education advancement of the girl-child.
He described the smart classroom as a game-changer, saying that N50 million investment was not just about technology but ‘’a deliberate move towards preparing our girls for the future.’’
According to him, this confirms your commitment to welfare of students which is a top priority of the federal government.
‘’This is a commendable effort as it would equip our students in a globally competitive world in the area of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics.
”You have also delivered a total of 23 laptops to equip the collage’s Biology Laboratory and the school’s library.
”You acknowledge the crucial need for safe clean water, this you have demonstrated in the repair of the collage water reticulation system in the hostels,’’ Alausa said.
A STEAM-enable classroom is a dynamic educational room that integrates Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics to foster practical problems-solving through various tools.
Speaking also, Mrs Itoro Isong, the group’s national President, noted that the donation was one of the association’s ways of giving back to the college.
According to her, the institution has contributed immensely in building foundational morals for women of impeccable character.
She noted that the college since inception held a vision that had continued to promote excellence, unity, and progress and urged students to take advantage of the equipment to improve their studies.
“Our school was founded to be more than just a place of learning; it is a beacon of light, shaping young minds and moulding future leaders.
“Five decades of our history, the college had churned out countless professionals making positive impacts and contributing to national development as entrepreneurs, politicians, public servants amongst others,” she said.
Also, Chief Dumo Lulu-Briggs, Chairman of Platform Petroleum Company, applauded the group for the contributions to the education growth especially that of the girl-child and donation of N20 million for education development.
Describing women as more empathetic and conscious of societal values, Lulu-Briggs said he looked forward to seeing a female emerge as Nigerian President.
Some politicians and businessmen, who attended the event, urged politicians in the state to eschew bitterness and cooperate towards building a more prosperous state.
