The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on Sunday officially handed over a state-of-the-art Multidisciplinary Digital Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Centre to the Federal University of Transportation, Daura, in Katsina State.

Speaking at the ceremony in Daura, the Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida, said the facility is one of six flagship digital infrastructure projects established by the Commission in strategically selected institutions across Nigeria.

He noted that the initiative reflects the NCC’s commitment to advancing digital literacy, enhancing research capabilities, and fostering innovation within Nigeria’s tertiary institutions.

Dr. Maida added that the ICT centre is expected to serve as a vital hub for technology-driven learning, research, and development at the university, particularly in the fields of transportation, engineering, and information technology.

He said, “It represents a vital part of our broader agenda to accelerate ICT innovation, promote research capabilities and drive the growth of Nigeria’s digital economy.”

” Technology is one of the greatest drivers of economic transformation in our world today. For our growing economy, it remains our biggest hope, and this means we must create the right environment for it to thrive.

“The concept of the ICT Park is rooted in our vision to promote innovation and digital entrepreneurship in the ICT sector and to support research and development through the transformation of ideas into market-ready solutions”.

“This is why our ICT Parks, which we have rightly described as ‘One Roof Al Possibilities’, serve as one-stop hubs for innovation.”

” Each park houses have under it a single roof, a multidisciplinary facility equipped with modern infrastructure, including high-capacity computer labs, simulation rooms, smart networking systems, collaborative workspaces, and halls.”

Maida explained that situating the ICT Park within the Federal University of Transportation, Daura, was deliberate as the NCC was aligning its investment with the institution’s unique academic focus.

“I am pleased to inform you that this ICT park is equipped with a 100-seat capacity hall, five ICT hub halls, an All-star lounge with light double computer workstations, multiple workspaces, and offices.

“It is a state-of-the-art facility, and we are confident it will serve the institution excellently in its pursuit of digital development.”

Earlier, the institution’s vice-chancellor, Prof. Umar Adam, expressed appreciation to NCC for the edifice and promised to utilise the facility well.