NCC donates ICT devices to Nigerian Army
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has donated to the Nigerian Army Institute of Technology and Environmental Studies Makurdi various ICT devices.
Handing over the devices at NCC headquarters Abuja, yesterday, the NCC head Information Technology Department, Engr. Abraham Oshadami, said the gesture will go a long way to complement the efforts of the Nigerian Army towards achieving its mandate and to further enhance the security of the country.
He said it all started in October last year when the institute wrote to the commission requesting for partnership, sponsorship and soliciting for the intervention of the commission to provide ICT facilities for the use of the institute.
Engr. Oshadami said: “The commission Speakers at an event organised by PZ Cussons Nigeria PLC to celebrate this year’s International Women’s Day have espoused ways gender parity could be achieved.
The event, which took place at Ilupeju, Lagos, called for full commitment for the advancement of affirmative action as a panacea for all-inclusive development as enshrined in the SDG 5.
In his opening speech at the occasion, the CEO, PZ Cussons, Christos Giannopoulos, said the company was an equal opportunity no doubt expects that this gesture will go a long way to complement the efforts of the Nigerian Army towards achieving its mandate and to further enhance the security of the country.
“It is our hope that the donation will make a difference to the staff and students of your institute not only by improving their access to information and communications technology tools but to enhance their skills in computing as well as understanding and developing appreciation of ICT for improved efficiency in teaching and learning in various subjects.
In her remarks, the director of the institute, Nwanfor Chidima, said the institute lacked some of the equipment therefore “it will actually go a long way because we have students who are computer scientists. It would help them in their research work. We look forward to your (NCC) support whenever we call on you,” she said. employer and that opportunities are opened to all irrespective of their gender.
He reminded the audience at the occasion, that the Global Chairperson of PZ Cussons is a lady. “As a company dealing in beauty care and household products, women in the company have made immense contribution in providing consumer insights and crafting winning marketing strategies,” he said.
In her speech at the occasion, the key guest speaker, Chief (Dr) Nike Akande, CON, reminded the audience that women remained the foundation of any society and called for action to accelerate gender parity.