The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has donated Digital Divide Bridging Centre and E-Learning facilities to the Nigerian Army University in Biu, Borno state.
The Vice-Chancellor of the institution Prof. David Iliya Malgwi received the facilities three days ago.
The leader of the delegation Bello Mele while presenting the documents said NITDA had decided to partner with the Army university to bridge the digital gap among Nigerians students and the society at large.
He also said that the center is to enhance E-learning, research, capacity building and digital job creation for NAUB and the surrounding communities and also to bring down ICT knowledge to the grassroots.
While expressing his contentment over the prosecution of the project he revealed that the project has one year warranty.
On his part Prof, Malgwi expressed delight and gratitude to the agency for the intervention at this key moment of the University development.
He said the E-Learning facility will serve as a foundation for the school library.
In his words, “I look forward to further intervention as this will enable NAUB, a fourth generation university compete effectively with first generation university in this Virtual era in the next five years.” He said.
He then expressed enthusiasm over the proposal for a virtual E-Learning facility which is in consonance with the digital policy of the University.
