The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on Friday donated a Virtual Examination Centre to the Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY) in Abeokuta, Ogun State.
The donation is part of the NCC’s efforts to promote digital inclusion and growth in Nigeria, and it follows similar interventions in other tertiary institutions.
The new facility, which was handed over to the school management, includes an Information and Communication Technology (ICT) centre furnished with 250 tables, chairs, desktop computers with ICT peripherals, and a 200KVA generator.
Speaking at the handover ceremony, Professor Umar Danbatta, the Executive Vice Chairman of the Commission, explained that the donation aligns with the Federal Government’s forward-looking policies, which emphasize the use and adoption of ICT in all six geo-political zones of the country.
Mr. Philip Eretan, the NCC Director of Projects, represented Danbatta at the event and highlighted the positive impact that ICT can have on digital learning and research for students and lecturers at the institution.
The Federal Government has developed two policy documents geared towards using ICT for the socio-economic development of Nigeria”
The commission, as part of her mandate to implement the above policy documents, has developed various intervention projects which are geared towards promoting ICT literacy and digital skills.
“The projects will also increase ICT penetration, ensure that staff and students leverage on digital technology for research, learning, inspiration for innovation, capacity building and advancement among others.
“The Virtual Examination Centre is not merely a physical space, it represents a nexus of knowledge, technology and the aspirations of the students.
“It is a space where traditional assessment methods converge with modern digital solutions, creating an environment that is conducive to fair, secure and efficient evaluations,” he said.
On his part, the MAPOLY Rector, Dr Adeoye Odedeji, appreciated the Federal Government and the Commission for the facility.
He said that the donation came at a time the school needed it, adding that it remained one of the best facility the school had ever received in its history.
“It appears as if you are conversant with our needs, and that again portrays the fact that before you do any project, you do thorough needs assessment.
“We definitely need this facility, particularly, at this time, when we are deepening ICT knowledge among our staff and students,” he said.
