NCC hands over digital ICT park to varsity in Katsina

The Nigerian Communication Commission has handed over a multidisciplinary digital Information Communication Technology to the Federal University of Transportation, Daura, Katsina State.

Speaking during the formal handing over ceremony of the edifice to the management of Federal University of Transportation, Daura, Katsina State, on Tuesday, the Executive Vice Chairman/ CEO
Nigerian Communications Commission, Dr. Aminu Maida, said it was one of six flagship digital infrastructure projects established by the Commission within strategically selected institutions across Nigeria.

“It represents a vital part of our broader agenda to accelerate ICT innovation, promote research capabilities and drive the growth of Nigeria’s digital economy. Technology is one of the greatest drivers of economic transformation in our world today. For our growing economy, it remains our biggest hope, and this means we must create the right environment for it to thrive.

“The concept of the ICT Park is rooted in our vision to promote innovation and digital entrepreneurship in the ICT sector and to support research and development through the transformation of ideas into market-ready solutions.

This is why our ICT Parks, which we have rightly described as ‘One Roof Al Possibilities’, serve as one-stop hubs for innovation. Each park houses, under a single roof, a multidisciplinary facility equipped with modern infrastructure, including high-capacity computer labs, simulation rooms, smart networking systems, collaborative workspaces, and halls.”

Maida explained that situating the ICT Park within the Federal University of Transportation, Daura, was deliberate as the NCC was aligning its investment with the institution’s unique academic focus.

“I am pleased to inform you that this ICT park is equipped with a 100-seat capacity hall,
five ICT hub halls, an All-star lounge with light double computer workstations, multiple workspaces, and offices.

“It is a state-of-the-art facility, and we are confident it will serve the institution excellently in its pursuit of digital development,” he said.

He further noted that the spaces are designed to serve as incubation centres for indigenous technology
solutions, contributing to the socio-economic transformation of the nation in line with the
National Digital Economy Policy and Strategy, as well as the Strategic Vision of the Minister of Communication, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun
Tijani.

Earlier, the Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Transportation, Daura, Prof. Umar Adam expressed appreciation to NCC for situating the edifice in the institution and promised to utilise the facility well.