INTELS Provides Computers, ICT Training to Less Privileged Children

Eromosele Abiodun

Nigeria’s oil and gas logistics giant, INTELS Nigeria Limited, has again reached out to the less privileged children in the society. The beneficiaries are the children of the Compassion Centre, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, who have received 12 fully operational computer systems with access to broadband internet.

The children of the centre are also currently undergoing training on information communication technology (ICT) courtesy of INTELS Nigeria Limited to prepare them for a well-rounded future.

The centre, which has received series of support from INTELS in more than three decades, was established and managed by the Religious Sisters of Charity. It was set up as a home to support, educate and rehabilitate physically challenged children in the society.

“We have successfully started the ICT training at the Compassion Centre. The management of the home have been expressing their heart-felt gratitude to INTELS. They are full of thanks for this social service rendered by our company and have promised to ensure that all their pupils take full advantage of this unique opportunity,” said ICT Training Specialist at INTELS Training Academy, Ngozi Kingsley-Opara.

She said while INTELS had been consistent in supporting the children home over the years, the latest donation of computers and free ICT training was a sure way of preparing the less privileged children for a brighter future.

She said in addition to the computers and the ICT training, INTELS had also provided internet services at the Centre because “the internet today has undoubtedly become a huge part of our lives and we cannot afford to leave these precious children behind.”

Kingsley-Opara. said the children stand to benefit tremendously from the new computer centre and the knowledge of ICT in the course of their studies because the world of computers is packed full of useful information and new knowledge.

ICT, she said, is important in a child’s educational pursuit because studies have shown that it enables children gain knowledge faster and attain learning independence.

She said: “Students all over the world now use computers and the internet as source of education. These days, there are several online programs and learning packages available to students to aid their study and learn more about their world right in the comfort of their homes. Our desire is to bring online libraries and other global learning resources at the disposal of the children.