KASU and NIGCOMSAT Forge Strategic Partnership for Technological Advancements

In a significant step towards enhancing technological capabilities, the Vice-Chancellor of Kaduna State University, Prof. Abdullahi Ibrahim Musa, recently welcomed the leadership of Nigeria Communication Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT) to explore collaboration opportunities in his office.

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The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mrs Jane Nkechi Edehen, emphasized the organization's commitment to leveraging Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for societal solutions, particularly in the education sector. The focus of the collaboration revolves around broadband services, addressing internet connectivity needs for various purposes such as learning, office services, and research support.

Prof. Musa expressed his enthusiasm for the initiative, highlighting the non-negotiable role of technology at the university. He underscored how technology aligns with the university's five strategic plans, including excellence in learning, research culture, community engagement, a student-centred approach, and physical infrastructure development. The recent launch of E-learning, E-Data Laboratory, and plans for a virtual office further align with NIGCOMSAT's objectives.

The meeting delved into a robust discussion with the NIGCOMSAT team engaging Mr. Martin Sambo, the Acting Director of the Directorate of Information and Communication Technology at the University. Recognizing the potential synergies, both institutions agreed on another scheduled session to explore specific areas of interest, focusing on internet connectivity and telecommunication engineering programmes, among others.

The NIGCOMSAT delegation, led by Mrs. Jane Nkechi Edehen, included key figures such as Haj. Samiya Hassan Usman, Head of Strategy & Change Management; Engr. Musa Usman Otaru, Head of Regional Offices; Engr. Sulaiman Ovurevu, Head of Satellite Control Center; Mohammed Abdullahi, Head of North West Regional Business Office; Engr. Femi Wahab, AGM, NWRBO; Hannatu Mustafa, Special Assistant to MD; Aisha Bantam, Corporate Affairs Department; Ahmad Hayatu, Senior Manager, NWRBO; and Hafiz Usman, NWRBO.

This collaboration signals a promising alliance between academia and industry, showcasing a shared commitment to technological advancements and fostering a conducive environment for innovation at Kaduna State University.

Usman Ilyasu Ladan 

For: Public Relations Officer 

Kaduna State University