First Lady commissions KWASU ICT Experience Centre

On Tuesday, September 15, 2026, Kwara State University, Malete, played host to dignitaries who came to the institution for the commissioning of the TETFund/Renewed Hope Initiative ICT Experience Centre.

The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON, who commissioned the Centre, described the project as representing opportunity, innovation, knowledge, and hope for the future of young people in Kwara State.

Senator Tinubu who was represented by the wife of the Vice-President, Hajiya Nana Shettima, added that the Experience Centre project aligned with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, in the emphasis on youth empowerment, innovation, and economic transformation.

“Mr. President remains committed to creating opportunities that will equip Nigerian youth with the knowledge and skills required to thrive in a modern and competitive world.

“I am informed that this facility has been designed as a modern technology centre equipped with ICT laboratories, interactive digital displays, conference facilities, and exhibition spaces. It will provide an enabling environment for learning, creativity, research, and technological advancement.”

The governor of Kwara State, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, CON, noted that his administration was determined to advance education in the state, with significant attention paid to upgrading tertiary institutions in the state.

He noted that his administration was committed to leaving the state better than how they met it as a legacy and guide for future administrations.

“Here in Kwara State, our government prioritises education, health care, and infrastructure that
ensures the well-being of the people. Our government has committed significant attention to upgrading tertiary institutions in the state, expanding access to the youth. This is because we recognise that the youth are our future and all investments in them is an investment in a brighter and greater future.

“As a government, we will continue to support initiatives that strengthen education, innovation
and human capital development in Kwara State. We will continue to work with KWASU and
other tertiary institutions to create an enabling environment for teaching, research, innovation
and entrepreneurship. We are particularly interested in initiatives that translate academic
knowledge into solutions for our communities.”

In her address, the wife of the Governor of Kwara State, Ambassador Olufolake AbdulRazaq, commended Senator Oluremi Tinubu for the vision and determination to break barriers to functional skill acquisition for the youth, adding that such projects gave the Nigerian youth opportunities to succeed.

The Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund, TETFund, Arc. Sonny Echono, represented by the Director of Monitoring and Evaluation, Arc. Babatunde Olajide identified that Kwara State University is one of six tertiary institutions selected for the pilot phase of the intervention, with one institution representing each of Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones.

In his welcome address, the Vice-Chancellor of Kwara State University, Malete, Professor Shaykh-Luqman Jimoh described the project and commitment to commission it as definitive statements to the youth that the leadership of Nigeria recognise their potential and is investing in them, in the knowledge, skills and technologies that will enable them to compete and succeed in a rapidly changing world.

“This Centre is an investment in human capital, in innovation, in entrepreneurship, and, most importantly, it is an investment in the future of Nigeria. This centre will provide opportunities for our students to develop practical digital skills and engage with contemporary technologies. Importantly, it is our hub for interdisciplinary engagement.

“Kwara State University, Malete, is known for our vision to ensure sustainable environments, promote community development, and entrepreneurship among students, staff, and communities where we extend community development initiatives. The ICT Experience Centre is a timely, critical, and strategic infrastructure that will definitely enhance research, teaching, learning, entrepreneurship, and community service. This intervention is at the core of what this university seeks from partners and donors: synergies that add value and impact on today and the future,” the Vice-Chancellor stressed.