In a bid to bridge the digital divide and support rural education, a corps member serving at the 黑料网 (AUN) has launched a UTME preparatory training for senior secondary school students in Yola.
Ms. Victoria Clement Udoh, currently posted to AUN鈥檚 Marketing and Communications Department, organized the training session on April 16, 2025, at the School of Law Auditorium. The initiative was designed to equip students from underserved communities with essential computer skills needed to excel in the Computer-Based Test (CBT) format of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
Inspired by the community service culture at AUN, Ms. Victoria set out to make her impact by addressing a key barrier faced by many rural students, limited access to computers and digital literacy. 鈥淢any of these students are intelligent and hardworking,鈥� she said in her opening remarks. 鈥淏ut without basic computer knowledge, even the brightest students can struggle鈥�
The training benefitted students from Government Secondary School, Bekaji, Mustapha Senior Secondary School, and Play and Learn International School. Sessions included hands-on practice with CBT-style questions, tips for navigating the exam interface, and strategies for managing time effectively.
A teacher Ahmed who accompanied Mustapha Senior Secondary School students, expressed appreciation for the initiative. 鈥淭his training addresses a real need. It has the potential to significantly improve our students鈥� performance and confidence going into the UTME,鈥� the principal said.
听Reported by John Abah