Special School Partners Stanbic IBTC for Quality Education

The Head of Special School in Lafia, Mr. Andrew Yakubu, has expressed his commitment to partnering with Stanbic IBTC to provide quality and affordable education to children with special needs. This partnership aims to complement the state government’s efforts in improving education standards [1).

Renovations and Donations

Stanbic IBTC has made significant contributions to the special school, including:

Renovating a block of 10 classrooms at the Ombi-two Lafia special school.
Furnishing classrooms with chairs, tables, and smart televisions.
Providing essential materials such as school uniforms, instructional materials, sewing machines, wheelchairs, and filling machines.

These donations have created a conducive learning environment, aiding teaching and learning at the special school.

Commitment to Education

Mr. Yakubu reiterated the state government’s commitment to improving education standards at the special school, investing heavily in its development ¹. He commended Stanbic IBTC for their contribution and promised to collaborate on future humanitarian projects.

Corporate Social Responsibility

Okechukwu Nwoke, Chief Information Officer of Stanbic IBTC, emphasized that the project is part of the bank’s corporate social responsibility initiatives, focused on enhancing education in host communities [1).

Appreciation and Inspection

Helen Abey Elias, Special Assistant to the Governor on Special Schools, expressed gratitude to Stanbic IBTC for their gesture. The special school management and bank staff inspected the renovated classrooms to assess the quality of work done.

This partnership demonstrates the collective effort to provide quality education to children with special needs in Nasarawa State.