Ex-Edo commissioner partners foundation for CBT Centre
May 14, 2026 12:59 am
File Copy: Ex-commissioner for Education, Paddy Iyamu
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In an effort to boost education in Oredo, a former Edo State commissioner and Oredo Federal House of Representatives hopeful, Dr. Paddy Iyamu, has secured a Computer-Based Testing centre for Oredo Federal Constituency.
In a statement on Tuesday, Iyamu said he is delivering the project through a strategic alliance with the Senator Daisy Danjuma Foundation, with the ground-breaking scheduled for the end of May.
He said the initiative was part of effort to support Governor Monday Okpebholo’ drive to better Edo, as well as his commitment to bridging the technology and education gap at the grassroots by ensuring that young people in Oredo are not left behind in the rapidly evolving digital economy.
He added, “Oredo’s young people deserve the same opportunities and infrastructure available anywhere in the country. This CBT centre is about removing barriers, creating access and preparing our youths for the future of work, learning and innovation.”
He explained that when completed, the facility would serve as a modern centre for JAMB, WAEC and other professional certification examinations, as well as digital skills training programmes targeted at empowering youths with globally relevant technology-driven competencies.
The Senator Daisy Danjuma Foundation, reputed for interventions in education, healthcare and women empowerment, was said to have embraced the partnership following consultations with Iyamu and community stakeholders on the pressing educational and digital needs of the constituency.
Community leaders and youth representatives described the project as timely and impactful.
Recall that Iyamu had facilitated partnerships with Chinese institutions for youth development and also championed the training of over 800 youths in advanced tech and job-ready digital skills in collaboration with global technology firms, including Google.
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