Foundation donates ICT centre to school
A non-governmental organisation (NGO), Biodun Coker Foundation (BCF), has donated an Information and Communication Technology (ICT) centre to Holy Trinity Primary School, Lagos Island, to expose pupils to digital skills
A non-governmental organisation (NGO), Biodun Coker Foundation (BCF), has donated an Information and Communication Technology (ICT) centre to Holy Trinity Primary School, Lagos Island, to expose pupils to digital skills early in life.
Speaking before the inauguration of the centre, founder, Mr Biodun Coker, said the foundation was set to improve education among youths on Lagos Island.
Coker, who was a local government chairmanship aspirant on the platform of All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2025, said during campaign he came to the school to meet respected political and community leaders.
He said during the meeting, suggestion was made that instead of donating 20 computers to Edward Blyden Memorial School, Hawley Street, ‘’we should spread them out, two computers each across 10 schools.
“On the surface, it sounded fair, balanced, strategic, but we said no, because two computers cannot transform a school. Two computers cannot build digital confidence and create lasting impact.
“Today is not just an inauguration, it is a promise fulfilled. For 135 years, Holy Trinity Primary School has stood tall in Isale-Eko - shaping generations, building character and producing leaders.
“But for 135 years, this great institution never had a dedicated digital learning centre, until now.
“Today, we have kept that promise. In 2025, we equipped Edward Blyden Memorial School, today, Holy Trinity becomes the second ICT Centre under the Biodun Coker Foundation,” he said.
Coker said the school was selected because of the professionalism and enthusiasm of its workers.
He said it would also serve as a digital hub for schools in Isale-Eko.
Coker said the foundation had earlier set up a fully-functional ICT centre at Olowogbowo, Lagos Island where we had graduated over 1,000 students.
“We believe the centre is already effectively serving that axis.
“So this intervention here at Holy Trinity is strategic, to expand access, avoid duplication and ensure digital opportunities reach deeper into Isale-Eko.
“When we first saw the space allocated for this project, it was a dumping ground filled with abandoned papers and unused items.
“Many would have walked away, but we did not, we cleared the clutter and redesigned the space.
“We upgraded the electrical systems and installed 20 high-performance computer systems.
“We ensured advanced projection technology was fully in place. We did not just donate equipment, we also delivered excellence,” he said.
Addressing the pupils, Coker said: “This centre belongs to you. Inside that room, you are not just learning computers; you are also learning the language of the future.
“You are stepping into a global world of opportunity, dream bigger, think wider and aim higher,” he said.
He hailed the foundation team for their dedication, ‘’your professionalism and sacrifice in completing the project in time.’’
Mr Anthony Dasilver, a director and head teacher of the school, said for many years, pupils from the school used to go to Aroloya School for computer training.
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“When the foundation came, I felt so happy that someone has remembered us.
‘With the centre, our school has become ‘University of Lagos Island’,” he said.
He commended the foundation for donating ICT centre to the school.
Mr Stephen Taiwo, a representative of SUBEB, said the initiative would create greater opportunities for youths at Isale-Eko to excel in their studies.
Mr Kudus Abari, the education secretary, Lagos Island Education Authority, promised that computer teachers would be deployed in the school.
Deputy Chairman, Lagos State APC, Mr Moshood Mayegun, said Coker was a responsible party member.
“I came to honour him here today. Coker is changing political narrative on Lagos Island.
“His efforts for the development of education on Lagos Island are identified and recognised,” he said.
Dr Owoyemi Elegbeleye, an alumnus of the primary school, urged the pupils of the school to dream big and believe in themselves.
