PTDF, Galaxy Backbone partner on ICT Centres for educational institutions

The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) and Galaxy Backbone plc has partnered for the provision of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) centre in educational institutions.

A press statement made available to DigitalSENSE News, manager, Marketing Communications at Galaxy Backbone, Mr. Franklyn Ekeh said Galaxy has been selected as a partner by for exercise expected to connect ICT Centres nationwide.

The project, he said supports PTDF’s commitment to improve the quality of technology education in Nigeria.

He quoted a letter signed by Dr. Muttaqha Rabe Darma, the Executive Secretary of PTDF conveying the award of the contract, saying the Federal Executive Council (FEC) approved the award of the contract to Galaxy Backbone Plc for the provision of the Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) facilities, installation and commissioning of ICT centres in 146 educational institutions across the country.

Also commenting, the Group Head, Customer Operations and Services, Galaxy Backbone, Mr. Yusuf Kazaure, noted this project is in line with the government’s desire to develop the quality of human capital requirement for a 21^st century knowledge society.

“On completion of the project, the network connectivity in the selected educational institutions across the country will enable students and teachers access the internet at a fast speed,” he said.

The PTDF ICT initiative will foster collaborative relationships between teachers and students in the development and sharing of content applications and other resources as well as stimulating capacity building among educational institutions in the country.

"This is the beginning of a new era for students and teachers in the selected educational institutions. They will enjoy internet services at a faster speed on a secured network. A very important aspect of the initiative is the ability to share information in a cost-effective manner and this will create opportunities for the educational institutions to share multimedia information, create and disseminate content in a collaborative manner,” he said.

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