Rotary Club of Alakuko Advances Digital Literacy at Ositelu Memorial College,Ogere Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria

The Rotary Club of Alakuko has donated two computer units to the refurbished Computer Laboratory at Ositelu Memorial College, focusing on students in JSS 1–3 to enhance digital literacy, the club announced. Part of Rotary’s Basic Education and Literacy programs, this initiative addresses the urgent need for technological education among the school’s 1,000 students—many of whom have never used a computer.

Coinciding with the 30th-anniversary renovation of the ICT laboratory by the 1990–1995 alumni set, the donation shifts the spotlight from traditional literacy to essential 21st-century skills such as coding and digital navigation, preparing students for a future shaped by technologies like artificial intelligence (AI).

Rotarian Oludare Oyegbola, President of the Rotary Club of Alakuko, stated during the handover, “This donation aligns with our September focus on Basic Education and Literacy.” He added, “These computers will empower students to learn computing basics, prepare for CBT exams, and embrace global technological trends.”

Oyegbola also revealed plans to establish an Interact Club for SS1–SS3 students to promote leadership and service, along with a Rotary Community Corps to manage resources and foster collaboration with the alumni association (OMCOOSA) and school management.

Babatunde Onilari, OMCOOSA President, said, “This donation significantly boosts our alma mater’s digital capacity for JSS students—a vital step toward global educational parity.” Alhaji Hassan Fatugase, BOT Chairman of the alumni, accepted the computers, expressing gratitude and urging continued support. Professor Adesoga Adefulu, Chairman of the OMCOOSA Education Trust Fund Committee, stated, “Computers are essential for modern education, and we must ensure their careful management.”

Seun Odewusi, Chairman of the 1995 alumni set, announced, “We will donate three additional computers to the ICT laboratory, enhancing student access to technology and complementing Rotary’s efforts.”

Mrs. Adeyemi, Principal of the Junior School, affirmed, “These computers will transform digital literacy for JSS 1–3 students, moving beyond traditional tools to vital tech skills.” Mr. Shoda, a teacher, noted, “Hands-on computing revolutionizes learning, offering both students and teachers a chance to build digital skills.”

JSS 2 student Pelumi shared, “Computers make learning exciting and open doors to a tech future.”