By Our Reporter
A student of the Department of Education, Administration and Planning at Mainland Business School (MBS) in Akpabuyo, Cross River State, Miss Eyo Edak Bassey, has donated dusters to the institution to support smooth teaching and learning activities in classrooms.
Bassey said the idea came after he discovered that the school had only one duster being used across several classes, a situation that sometimes disrupted lectures.
According to him, the shortage meant that students occasionally had to move from one classroom to another to borrow a duster while lectures were already in progress.
He explained that although a duster may appear inexpensive or insignificant, it plays an important role in classroom teaching since lecturers rely on it while writing and explaining lessons on the board.
Bassey noted that his decision was driven by the desire to contribute to the academic environment and ensure that lecturers can conduct classes without unnecessary interruptions.
“Whatever you can do, no matter how small it is, you can bring it to the school,” he advised fellow students, encouraging them to contribute positively to the development of the institution.
Reacting to the gesture, the Dean of Students Affairs, Mr Obong Donald, commended the student for demonstrating practical innovation and a strong sense of responsibility toward the school community.
“I feel happy and fulfilled that students in Mainland are showing their innovation practically. They came here to teach innovation, and it is being demonstrated,” he said.
Donald added that the student’s initiative reflects the core values of the institution and should serve as an example for others.
“Look at the student making dusters for the whole class in the school for free. It is something great, and I wish other students would emulate this kind of act toward the school, as it will bring more innovation to Mainland Business School,” he stated.
The initiative has been widely regarded within the school as a simple but impactful contribution toward improving the teaching and learning environment at Mainland Business School.