{
  "id": 2620701,
  "title": "Kwara Distributes 1,755 Computers, Devices to 70 Schools",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/kwara-distributes-1-755-computers-devices-to-70-schools",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-22T17:59:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/22/kwara-distributes-1755-computers-devices-to-70-schools/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kwara State Government distributed 1,755 computer devices and related equipment to 70 schools across the state's 16 local governments, according to a statement from the Communications Officer of the Kwara Adolescent Girls Initiative For Learning (AGILE). This marks the first phase of the educational intervention, which aims to equip teachers and students with digital literacy skills necessary for success in today's digital economy. Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, speaking at the event in Ilorin, emphasized that digital literacy is not a luxury but a necessity in the modern world. The governor urged schools and students to use the devices for learning, creativity, innovation, and self-development. The Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development, implementing the initiative, plans to provide 1,755 all-in-one desktop computers, 70 printers, 70 projectors, and 70 motorized projector screens to the selected schools. Additional infrastructure, including a 10kVA solar power system, internet connectivity, and CCTV cameras, has already been installed in the schools. The state government's commitment to transforming education through technology and human capital development was highlighted during the event, with various officials commending the investment and calling on beneficiary schools to take ownership of the equipment.",
  "summary": "︎ Digital literacy a necessity, not a luxury, says Gov AbdulRazaq Kwara State Government on Friday flagged off the distribution of about 2,000 computer devices for public senior secondary schools",
  "key_points": [
    "Kwara State government distributed 1,755 computers to 70 schools",
    "First phase of educational intervention for digital literacy",
    "Governor AbdulRazaq emphasized digital literacy as necessity"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Kwara distributes 2,000 computers to public secondary schools",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/kwara-distributes-2-000-computers-to-public-secondary-schools",
        "published": "2026-08-22T17:48:41.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}