By TD Africa has formed an alliance with the global ICT leader, Huawei, to establish an Information, Communication, and Technology (ICT) hub at Kingsley Ozumba Mbadiwe University (KOMU), Owerri.
Speaking at the event, Vice Chancellor of KOMU, Prof. Ikechukwu Dozie, expressed optimism about the transformative impact the ICT hub would have on the university, saying it would promote tech excellence and foster self-reliance among students.
His words: “Take the academy seriously; it’s a rare privilege for the school to host such a transformative technological hub.
“This academy will change your lives and make you highly sought after upon graduation.” He also commended TD Africa and Huawei for selecting KOMU for this initiative and assured them that the university would fully leverage this opportunity as it is the first of its kind since it was established in 2016.”
Also speaking, the Imo State Governor, Mr Hope Uzodinma, who was represented by the Commissioner for Digital Economy and e-Governance, Dr. Chimezie Amadi, noted what the state is doing fostering digital literacy saying, “We are building a digital city in the state, embracing a smart economy that rules the modern world, so, the ICT Academy aligns perfectly with this vision by equipping students with essential skills for the global tech workforce.”
Chioma Chimere, the Coordinating Managing Director of TD Africa, underscored the growing importance of digital literacy encouraging the students that the ICT Academy opens a new avenue of knowledge that will distinguish them in the digital space.
Buttressing TD Africa’s, commitment to empowering Africa with transformative global technology, she said “technology drives every aspect of modern life, and without it, we risk falling behind.”
Huawei’s representative, Gari Li, in his remark urged the students to seize the opportunity provided by TD Africa and Huawei to develop their digital skills, saying that ICT in shaping the 21st century saying “The ICT Academy offers hands-on experience and knowledge essential for thriving in the modern technological era.”
