NNPC/SNEPCo boosts e-learning with digital library at NDU

Lagos -- A multi-billion naira learning centre and digital library has opened at the Niger Delta University, NDU, Amassoma, Bayelsa State with a promise to revolutionise e-learning and technology-driven teaching and research at the university.

The project was funded by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPC; Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited, SNEPCo and its co-venture partners; and the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board, NCDMB.

The inauguration of the project was cheered by stakeholders from around the Niger Delta, who expressed their expectation that the facility would offer students, lecturers and researchers the resources and connectivity to keep them in step with global ICT standards. “This project is a good shot in the arm of the Niger Delta University,” said Bayelsa State Governor Duoye Diri in an address delivered at the inauguration on his behalf by the Deputy Governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo. He said the Bayelsa State Government was ready to partner with NNPC/SNEPCo in other areas of development.

Managing Director, Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Ltd, SPDC, and Country Chair, Shell Companies in Nigeria, Osagie Okunbor, commended the collaboration that led to the execution of the “landmark project.” Managing Director SNEPCo Elohor Aiboni, said the project was “the culmination of a vision shared by NNPC, SNEPCo, coventure partners, NCDMB and NDU,” describing it “as a powerful symbol of what can be achieved when we unite for a common goal – empowering our people.”

The NCDMB Executive Secretary, Omatsola Egbe, represented by Director, Corporate Services, Ama Ikuru, said the project would support NDU to produce “quality graduates for the Nigerian oil and gas industry and propel the delivery of Nigerian content development.” Chief

Investment Officer, NNPC Upstream Investment Management Services (NUIMS) Bala Wunti commented on the partnership behind the project: “Together, we have created a resource that will benefit our community for years to come. NNPC is honoured to have played a major part in this collaborative endeavour.”