Rotary club omole-golden commissions 75-seater ICT lab
By Imisioluwa Afunmiso
The Rotary Club of Omole-Golden has commissioned a 75-seater Information and Communication Technology (ICT) laboratory at Dairy Farm Secondary School, Agege, as part of its Basic Education and Literacy Project.
The project, aimed at promoting digital learning and improving access to technology for students, was commissioned on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at the school premises with members of the club, teachers, and students in attendance.
Speaking at the event, the Permanent Secretary, Education District I, Idowu Oyetola, commended the Rotary Club for fulfilling its commitment, noting that the initiative aligns with Lagos State’s efforts to strengthen education through technology.
She emphasized that education in the 21st century requires digital inclusion and urged students to make proper use of the facility while ensuring its maintenance for long-term benefit.
The President of the club, Adekunmilola Adio-Moses, said the ICT laboratory reflects Rotary’s commitment to supporting education and collaborating with the government to create meaningful impact, noting that the project is part of the club’s broader vision to advance digital learning in public schools and empower students with skills needed for the future.
Also speaking, Assistant Governor of Rotary, George Ikpekhia, stated that the project falls under Rotary’s focus on basic education and literacy, adding that the facility will provide students with access to digital tools necessary to compete globally.
The Special Guest of Honour, Prince Henry Akinyele, District Governor, also graced the occasion, lending support to the initiative.
In his remarks, the school principal, Okunola Adekunle, described the ICT laboratory as a “dream come true,” noting that it will enhance teaching, improve lesson delivery, and prepare students for computer-based examinations conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board.
Speaking on behalf of the students, the senior girl, Ibrahim Wiqoyatu Adesodun, said the newly commissioned ICT laboratory comes at a crucial time, especially following recent discussions about the transition of the West African Examinations Council examinations to Computer-Based Testing (CBT).
She noted that many students had been worried about the development, particularly as they were already preparing for computer-based exams conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board.
According to her, the new facility provides a valuable opportunity for students to gain hands-on computer skills ahead of these examinations, giving them greater confidence and an advantage over their peers in schools without similar access.
The commissioning highlights Rotary’s continued role in supporting educational development and expanding access to digital resources in Lagos schools.