Students and the Principal of Government Science and Technical College, Usugbenu, Irrua, on Tuesday paid a heartfelt thank you visit to the Edo State Honourable Commissioner for Education, Dr. Emmanuel Paddy Iyamu.
The visit was to express their deep appreciation for his crucial intervention in settling the school’s three-year outstanding electricity bill and restoring power, support they described as instrumental to their recent success at the national level.
The students, who recently emerged as Second Runner-Up at the prestigious National Girls in ICT Competition, expressed deep gratitude for the Honourable Commissioner’s timely support.
According to them, the restored electricity enabled them to engage in practical sessions that were crucial for building and refining their project.
The team developed a Smart Waste Bin System designed to improve sanitation through real-time waste monitoring and smart alerts. The innovation not only impressed at the state and regional levels but also stood out nationally, aligning with Sustainable Development Goals such as Good Health and Well-being Clean Water and Sanitation and Climate Action.
During the visit, the students proudly presented the Smart Waste Bin to Dr. Emmanuel Paddy Iyamu, who was visibly impressed by their ingenuity and commitment to innovation. He commended their dedication and assured them of the government’s continued support, emphasizing that education and youth development remain key priorities under the administration of Senator Monday Okpebholo.
With renewed encouragement from the state government, the students pledged to continue making Edo State proud through excellence in innovation and technology.