MAKURDI, BENUE STATE— Keystone Bank Limited has further cemented its function as a crucial motorist of digital literacy in Nigeria with the handover of a completely equipped Information and Interaction Technology (ICT) centre to Government Design School, Makurdi.
The task, provided under the Keystone Bank Education Assistance Effort, intends to bridge the digital divide and gear up students in North-Central Nigeria for a technology-driven international economy.
The handover ceremony, held last Thursday, April 30, 2026, included a high-powered delegation from the Benue State Government and the monetary sector.
The freshly revamped facility is created to move beyond standard class settings, using a suite of contemporary facilities tailored for both research study and digital examination processing.
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Key Features of the Revamped Centre:
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Hardware: High-performance laptop computers and dedicated workstations.
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Facilities: A trustworthy inverter-based power backup system to guarantee undisturbed knowing.
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Environment: Ergonomic seating, full a/c, and an expertly provided ICT hall.
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Academic Effect: The center is expected to reinforce computer system literacy for both the mentor personnel and the student body.
Speaking at the event, the Executive Director (North and Public Sector) of Keystone Bank, Abubakar Usman Bello, stressed that education is the bedrock of nationwide advancement.
He noted that the bank views such financial investments not merely as charity, however as a strategic contribution to the country’s future leadership.
“At Keystone Bank, we identify that investing in education is not just an obligation however a tactical contribution to national development,” Bello specified.
The Regional Head (North), Mr Bala Umar, added that the project directly aligns with Sustainable Advancement Objective 4 (Quality Education), stressing that access to ICT tools is no longer optional but critical for future workforce preparedness.
Government and Institutional Applaud
Representing Guv Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Barr. Deborah Serumun Abeeh admired Keystone Bank for its dedication to human capital development in Benue State.
She noted that private-sector partnerships are vital for bridging the infrastructure spaces that the government can not take on alone.
The Principal of Government Design School, Dr Robert A. Apir, described the contribution as a “significant boost.”
He highlighted that beyond student learning, the centre would simplify administrative tasks, especially digital evaluation processing, which has become a basic requirement in the Nigerian secondary school system.
As the Benue State Ministry of Education and the school management take control of the facility, the focus moves to sustainability.
With an assurance from the Principal that the centre will be “efficiently used,” Keystone Bank’s latest intervention stands as a model for how corporate entities can straight affect the quality of grassroots education through technology.