Hotoro United Community Foundation, a non-governmental organisation, provided 50 candidates with a week of free computer-based testing training in preparation for the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination in Kano State.
Muhammad Abdulwahab, Chairman of the Foundation, announced this at the end of the training on Friday at the NITDA Computer Centre in Hotoro, Nasarawa Local Government Area.
Mr Abdulwahab stated that the programme sought to provide participants with the essential computer skills and knowledge to effectively navigate the CBT examination.
“This included understanding computer basics, learning how to choose the right subject combinations, and gaining insights into what to expect during the examination,” he said.
The chairman said that while the programme initially focused on the Hotoro Kudu community, the foundation planned to expand its reach in 2025.
“This year’s programme targeted 50 candidates, including male and female students,” he said.
Also speaking, Secretary of the foundation, Lawan Isa, said that the training was successful, achieving its primary goal of preparing students for the CBT exam.
Mr Isa expressed satisfaction with the programme’s outcome, ensuring the participants felt “super ready” for their upcoming computer-based test.
One of the beneficiaries, Maryam Ahmad who spoke on behalf of her colleagues, said that it was her first time having access to a computer.
“This newfound opportunity opened our eyes to a world of knowledge and possibility that we never knew before. We are being excluded from the digital world due to lack of resources. We urge the government to come in and support some of us,” Ms Ahmad said.
She also lauded the foundation for the gesture and urged others to emulate it.