USPF Unveils Cutting-Edge Emerging Technologies Centre at OGITECH
USPF Unveils Cutting-Edge Emerging Technologies Centre at OGITECH
The facility, strategically positioned within the institution, is designed to enhance students' learning experiences while serving as a hub for digital innovation, research, and development. The ETC aligns with the USPF’s broader mission to bridge the digital divide and promote digital inclusion nationwide.
At the commissioning ceremony held on Thursday, a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed to ensure the effective utilization and sustainability of the ICT project. The Centre is equipped with 100 desktop computers, emerging technology applications, and advanced connectivity tools, providing students and faculty with access to cutting-edge digital resources.
USPF Secretary, Yomi Arowosafe, emphasized that the initiative goes beyond infrastructure, representing a long-term commitment to the technological advancement of Ogun State and Nigeria at large. “Under the strategic direction of the Honorable Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, and the Executive Vice Chairman of the NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida, the USPF is mandated to provide ICT access to unserved and underserved communities across the country,” Arowosafe stated.
He highlighted the USPF’s successful implementation of ICT access projects across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones, which have significantly boosted digital connectivity and utilization. With OGITECH’s student population of 9,300, the ETC is expected to transform learning, research, and innovation within the institution.
The facility will provide students with training opportunities in emerging fields such as artificial intelligence, data analytics, and cybersecurity. It will also empower faculty members to integrate technology into their teaching methodologies and research while fostering collaboration with industry partners. Additionally, the Centre aims to support start-ups and small businesses, serving as an incubator for innovation and entrepreneurship.
Arowosafe expressed confidence that the project would contribute substantially to Nigeria’s economic development. “This Centre will have a far-reaching impact, not only on OGITECH but also on the broader community. The USPF remains committed to ensuring that this initiative yields lasting benefits,” he added.
The signed MoU is part of the USPF’s strategy to ensure the sustainability of its projects, requiring beneficiary institutions to take ownership and actively maintain the facilities.
OGITECH Rector, Dr. Abiodun Oluseye, commended the NCC and the USPF for the initiative, assuring stakeholders that the facility would be optimally utilized. “We will ensure this project is sustained and effectively used for the benefit of our students and the larger community,” he affirmed.
Established by the Federal Government, the USPF is dedicated to achieving national policy goals for universal ICT access, particularly in rural and underserved areas. Through projects like the ETC, the Fund continues to promote digital inclusivity and economic empowerment across Nigeria.
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