By Cajetan Mmuta
The Nigeria Communication Commission (NCC) has handed over an ultra-modern Information Communication Technology (ICT) Centre to the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra state.

The University is one in the four geopolitical zones of the country that benefitted from the initiative of the NCC.

The other three beneficiaries are the University of Port Harcourt (South-South), Federal University of Technology Minna (North West) and one in the North East Zone.

The ultramodern ICT Centre consists of 100 high calibre computer systems, a Server room, external Power Generating set and a solar system to further enhance and boost the power supply.

Speaking during the official handover ceremony, the Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Charles Esimone said the management was delighted that UNIZIK is one of the institutions to have benefited from the NCC project.

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Simone noted that the institution is not ignorant of the demands expected of it in terms of teaching and research and disclosed that the institution will explore the fluid partnership with NCC by effectively utilizing the ICT Centre which will aid digital processes such as Computer Based Test (CBT), Transcript, Hotel accommodation and other ICT based activities.

An official of the NCC, Engr. Kenneth Uzoekwe stated that the ICT Centre is the federal government’s intervention through the NCC as part of her mandate towards bridging the digital divide, encouraging development and breeding technology hubs.

He said the ICT Centre would enhance Research and Development, which can take high tech software like Engineering design, science and programming.

Uzoekwe stated that the system can be upgraded even as the Centre has a Central Processing Unit and a server to further boost its capabilities.