MAKURDI, BENUE STATE— Keystone Bank Limited has even more cemented its role as a key chauffeur of digital literacy in Nigeria with the handover of a fully geared up Information and Interaction Technology (ICT) centre to Government Design School, Makurdi.
The task, delivered under the Keystone Bank Education Support Effort, intends to bridge the digital divide and equip students in North-Central Nigeria for a technology-driven global economy.
The handover ceremony, held last Thursday, April 30, 2026, featured a high-powered delegation from the Benue State Federal government and the financial sector.
The newly revamped center is designed to move beyond standard class settings, providing a suite of modern infrastructure customized for both research and digital examination processing.
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Key Features of the Revamped Centre:
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Hardware: High-performance laptops and devoted workstations.
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Facilities: A trusted inverter-based power backup system to ensure continuous knowing.
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Environment: Ergonomic seating, full air conditioning, and an expertly furnished ICT hall.
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Academic Effect: The facility is expected to strengthen computer system literacy for both the mentor personnel and the trainee body.
Speaking at the event, the Executive Director (North and Public Sector) of Keystone Bank, Abubakar Usman Bello, emphasised that education is the bedrock of nationwide development.
He noted that the bank views such investments not simply as charity, but as a strategic contribution to the nation’s future leadership.
“At Keystone Bank, we recognise that purchasing education is not just a responsibility but a strategic contribution to national advancement,” Bello specified.
The Regional Head (North), Mr Bala Umar, included that the job directly lines up with Sustainable Development Objective 4 (Quality Education), worrying that access to ICT tools is no longer optional however vital for future workforce readiness.
Federal Government and Institutional Applaud
Representing Governor Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Barr. Deborah Serumun Abeeh admired Keystone Bank for its commitment to human capital advancement in Benue State.
She kept in mind that private-sector collaborations are essential for bridging the facilities gaps that the government can not tackle alone.
The Principal of Federal Government Model School, Dr Robert A. Apir, explained the contribution as a “major increase.”
He highlighted that beyond trainee learning, the centre would simplify administrative jobs, especially digital evaluation processing, which has actually ended up being a basic requirement in the Nigerian secondary school system.
As the Benue State Ministry of Education and the school management take control of the center, the focus shifts to sustainability.
With a guarantee from the Principal that the centre will be “optimally used,” Keystone Bank’s latest intervention stands as a design for how business entities can directly influence the quality of grassroots education through technology.