HP Partners with Edo State to Deploy Thin Client Solutions, Empowering Over 1,000 Schools

In a landmark initiative aimed at bridging the digital divide and equipping students with 21st-century digital skills, Hewlett-Packard (HP) has partnered with the Edo State Government to deploy cutting-edge thin client technology across the state’s public schools.

The project, launched under the Edo State Vision for Digital Literacy, will see more than 1,100 schools outfitted with HP’s Multiseat Thin Client solutions. This cost-effective and energy-efficient approach is set to transform computer access for thousands of students, addressing both financial and infrastructural challenges that have traditionally limited technology adoption in schools across the region.

At the heart of this transformative project is Olajide Shobowale, Technical Consultant and Virtualization Specialist at HP Nigeria. With years of experience in designing and implementing end-to-end IT solutions, Shobowale brings deep expertise in deploying thin client and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) environments tailored to the unique needs of African education systems.

“The vision of Edo State aligns perfectly with HP’s commitment to democratizing technology access,” said Shobowale. “Thin client solutions offer a scalable, sustainable alternative to traditional desktops, significantly reducing both initial capital expenditure and ongoing maintenance costs. Our role is to ensure that these solutions are not only technically sound but also meet the practical realities of schools operating with limited resources.”

Shobowale has been instrumental in the project’s design and rollout strategy, working closely with Edo State’s IT leadership and education administrators to tailor the HP Multiseat solution to local classroom environments. His work has included conducting site assessments, designing pilot deployments, and providing training to ensure a smooth and effective transition to thin client computing.

The HP Multiseat solution enables multiple students to share the processing power of a single host computer, each having a dedicated workstation complete with a monitor, keyboard, and mouse. This approach not only stretches tight budgets further but also reduces energy consumption, an important factor in regions where power supply can be unpredictable.

“By leveraging this technology, we are not only giving students access to digital resources, we are also future-proofing our educational infrastructure,” said Shobowale. “This deployment is a model for how thoughtful technology investments can create equitable access to learning opportunities, regardless of budget constraints.”

As the project moves from pilot phases to full-scale deployment, HP and Edo State officials believe it will serve as a blueprint for similar initiatives across Nigeria and other developing countries.

“Our partnership with Edo State is a clear demonstration of how global technology leaders and local governments can collaborate to empower the next generation of learners,” said Shobowale. “I’m proud to be part of this effort that will help prepare Nigerian students for success in an increasingly digital world.”

This bold initiative reflects a broader vision of bridging educational and economic gaps through smart, sustainable technology solutions, a vision that leaders like Olajide Shobowale are bringing to life in classrooms across Edo State.