Students of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Mani Community Study Centre in Katsina State, have donated teaching and learning materials, as well as sports equipment to pupils of a primary school in the locality.
The gesture was part of their DES 303 Community Development course.
The students presented the donation to pupils of Janzama Primary School in Mani Local Government Area of Katsina State.
The presentation ceremony, which took place at Mani Pilot Secondary School, was attended by education officials, traditional rulers, Islamic scholars, students, and teachers from the beneficiary school, as well as officials and students of NOUN at the centre.
The acting director of the centre, Dr. Shamwilu S. Bala, stated that the donation was part of the students' project work for the DES 303 course, which focuses on community needs and problem-solving.
Bala explained that NOUN, which has national and international accreditation, offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes up to the Ph.D. level.
He added that this was the third community service project undertaken by the students, following previous initiatives, including a free medical screening exercise that benefited over 500 people, and a campaign against drug abuse.
The students who presented the donation expressed their joy in giving back to the community, citing the importance of education in promoting societal development.
Other speakers at the ceremony included the representative of the Chairman of Mani Local Government, a councilor, Sada Machika, the representative of the Local Government Education Secretary, Mal. Zayyanu Aliyu, the representative of the Emir of Katsina, Durbin Katsina, District Head of Mani, Alhaji Isa Mani, the Chairman Mani Local Government Teachers Association, Mal. Nura Ashiru Mani and other stakeholders.
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