Gov Peter Obi Donates 2.65 Billion Naira For Microsoft Academy

Anambra state governor, Mr. Peter Obi, has donated the sum of 2.65 billion naira for the establishment of an ICT based learning programme which all public and mission schools in the state will benefit from.

He has also commenced the distribution of laptops, printers, generators to all the public and mission secondary schools in the state valued at one billion naira.

The distribution was flagged off with the formal launch of Secondary Schools Microsoft Connectivity and Education Programme at the Women Development Center, Awka with a cheque presentation for 2.65 billion naira for the project.

While speaking at the event, Obi said the first batch of 520 power generators would be distributed to schools to ensure steady power supply.

About 25,000 laptops, 1,400 colour printers and other internet connectivity facilities were distributed in a bid to ensure the success of the Microsoft Information Technology Academy in the schools.

The laptops are programmed with the national curriculum in all subjects. http://www.channelstv.com/home/2013/11/13/obi-donates-2-65-billion-naira-for-microsoft-academy/

Speaking at the event, the state commissioner for education, Mrs. Uju Okeke, commended the governor for investing substantial funds and resources to improve the standard of education in schools and reiterated the benefits of the project to students.