UNIJOS VC Prof. Tanko Ishaya Visits DBI CEO to Explore Digital Education Collaboration
UNIJOS Vice Chancellor, Professor Tanko Ishaya, visited DBI CEO, Daser David, in Abuja to congratulate him on his appointment and discuss collaboration in digital education. They agreed to establish a joint committee to drive initiatives integrating digital skills into education.
Mary Nwaeze 
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Jos (UNIJOS), Professor Tanko Ishaya, recently paid a courtesy visit to the Chief Executive Officer of Digital Bridge Institute (DBI), Daser David, at the DBI headquarters in Abuja. The visit served to congratulate the CEO on his appointment and to explore collaborative opportunities aimed at integrating digital technology into education.
During the discussions, both leaders emphasized the importance of equipping students with 21st-century digital skills. Professor Tanko commended DBI's role in advancing digital inclusion and acknowledged the significant impact of the Advanced Digital Empowerment Programme for Tertiary Institutions (ADEPTI), initiated by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) in partnership with DBI. He noted that the program has been instrumental in enhancing the capacity of both academic and non-academic staff at UNIJOS.
In response, Daser David, the DBI CEO, reaffirmed the institute's commitment to leveraging technology for improved educational outcomes. He highlighted the need to make digital education a cornerstone for national development.
To fast-track the proposed initiatives, both parties agreed to establish a joint committee. The meeting concluded with a tour of DBI’s facilities, reinforcing a shared vision to drive digital transformation in Nigeria's higher education sector.
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