The Learning Centre (TLC), Maiduguri, which was established by the North East Children’s Trust (NECT) has improved the physiological well-being of orphans and vulnerable kids through education, according to an official of the centre.
Dr Mariam Masha, Executive Secretary of NECT, disclosed this during the graduation ceremony of 154 students.
He said a knowledge and learner-centered environment was created for the homeless children orphaned by the conflict in the North East, and that the children were similar to normal children growing and thriving in healthy families.
According to her, the centre, which has 525 vulnerable children from Borno, Adamawa and Yobe states, are in nursery, primary and secondary schools.
She said NECT was committed to providing sustainable and life-changing assistance with facilities carefully tailored to reintegrate the children into society and equip them with the necessary skills to live successful lives.
Dr Mariam said, “There are 29 students pursuing vocational studies while one has a sponsorship for higher education.”
She said, “59 graduates learnt programming, as well as how to code, while 21 others studied web design and programming courses
“We have heard from you and have witnessed the amazing demonstration of robotics, coding and AI from our very own students of TLC. I believe it is clear that you are ready for the future.
“The centre is more than just a school; it is a place to nurture, empower and renew our children, and I believe right here before us is a proof that NECT is able to deliver on that mandate.”
The Vice Chairman of NECT, Professor Hauwa Abdu Biu, said the vision of the centre was to create a safe learning environment for children in the North East and provide comprehensive support to vulnerable children affected by the crisis so that they could become agents of socio-economic development in their communities and Nigeria at large.
