NCC empowers 297 institutions on digital access

More than 297 higher institutions across the country have benefited from the Advanced Digital Access programmeputtogetherbythe Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) since 2008.

The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission, Dr. Eugene Juwah, stated this over the weekend while commissioning another ADAPTI at the Imo state polytechnics, Umuagwo in Ohaji/ Egbema LGA of Imo state.

He said that this is in addition to the introduction of the Wireless Cloud which is a complementary package comprising of laptops with wireless internet facilities.

He disclosed that an additional 144 institutions, including some who already have ADAPTI have also benefited from the wireless cloud.

While pointing at the objective of putting in place the programme, which include to prepare the nation for a digital tomorrow and equip the youth with necessary skills to tap into the potentials of the digital age, he said that the commission has provided fully equipped classrooms with computers and internet connections for schools and adjoining communities.