By Noah Ocheni, Lokoja
The Acting Rector of Kogi State Polytechnic, Dr Salisu Ogbo Usman has reinstated his commitment to ensure that the institution is driven by Information and Communication Technology in all phases.
As part of efforts to make the members of staff digitally compliant, Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja is collaborating with the Tertiary Education Trust Fund, (TETFUND) to empower staff on Information and Communication Technology,(ICT).
In a press statement issued by the Head, Public Relations and Protocol Unit, of the institution, Mrs Uredo Omale said the Rector gave the assurance while declaring the training open at the institution’s CBT Centre on Monday, noting that a standard institution like Kogi State Polytechnic must be driven by ICT in all phases.
The week long capacity training which commenced on Monday according to the statement would see 91 members of staff, including Academic and Non-academic, gain knowledge on various aspects of ICT.
Dr Usman said that the school had upgraded her ICT consciousness by having a Directorate of Information Technology and Resource Centre which has recorded much success within the short time of existence.
He noted that the institution recently conducted a computer based test (CBT), which was largely supported by school personnel, reinstalled internet services on campus.
Dr. Usman stressed that “all General Studies examinations would be computer-based as Tertiary Institution is supposed to be driven by ICT in all standards and that is why we talk about e-payment, e-learning and e-security, amongst others.”
“We are already fixing CCTV in all nooks and crannies of the institution to enable us identify source of any social vices arrangements on the campus.”
On the issue of Staff welfare, Dr Usman disclosed that payment of promotion arrears for staff would take effect from January 2021 all things being equal.
He added that the capacity building training on ICT for the Academic and Non-academic staff of the institution was also part of improving their welfare as it would make them to be relevant and digitally inclined to impact posively on the society.
Dr Usman commended the Director of Information Technology Resource Centre, Dr Ayodele Oluwakemi for her efforts in ensuring that the training became a reality. He further charged the 91 participants to take advantage of the training and acquire the requisite digital knowledge.
In her remarks, the Director, ITRC, Dr Ayodele Oluwakemi said courses to be taken during the one week training includes Intermediate Module, ICT in Education, Digital Marketing, Preparation Output, Presentation Applications, amongst others.
The TETFUND team was led by Mr. Abraham Obatokun as the Lead Consultant, Mr. Oyeleye Olakunle as the Training Administrator , Mr. Anthony Olosami, Mr. Adeyanmi Oyenuga and Mr. Adeleye Adeoye as facilitators respectively
