Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, has overseen the installation of a campus-wide free Wi-Fi network at the Federal College of Education in Okene.
The initiative aims to bridge the digital divide for students and staff at the institution, providing essential connectivity for academic and administrative purposes.
The move comes as Nigeria's Federal Ministry of Education rolls out the Digital National Education Management Information System (DEMIS), a key component of the government's strategy to modernize educational infrastructure.
This local intervention complements the national push for digital integration in schools.
The installation addresses long-standing calls from student bodies for improved digital learning environments.
The National Association of Nigerian Students has previously urged the Tertiary Education Trust Fund to intervene in similar infrastructure deficits at other institutions, such as Osun State Polytechnic, highlighting the widespread need for reliable internet access in Nigerian tertiary education.