By Stellamaries Amuwa, Abuja
The Chairman, Committee of Directors of ICT of Nigerian Tertiary Institutions (ComDICT-NTI), and Director, ICT University of Jos, Daniel Inusa Yakmut has called on the federal government to fund and improve the quality of education and research through the effective use of technology.
Yakmut made this call at the Inauguration ceremony of the COMDICT-NTI Executive Council held on Thursday in Abuja.
According to him, “We also, will be advocating for policies and
standards that support the integration of technology in higher education. Particularly, we are calling on our esteemed intervention and funding partners
such as TETFund, NCC and NITDA to work closely with our committee to chart more efficient and effective ways to provide interventions that meets the need
of our public tertiary institutions.
“To our regulatory agencies NUC, NCCE and NBTE, we want to reiterate that you have a partner in ComDICT-NTI to ensure
that the plans of promoting and entrenching ICTs in our institutions is achieved and sustained. The committee will serve as a platform for discussing emerging trends and challenges in the field of ICT in tertiary education. By fostering
discussions and sharing experiences, the committee aims to address common problems and find solutions that benefit all institutions.”
Earlier, the Chairman, COMDICT-NTI Inauguration Planning Committee, and Director, ITMS, University of Abuja, Mohammed Bashir Sani reiterated that the primary objective of this group of technology leaders resident within the Nigerian Tertiary Education Institution space, is to advise government regulators, industry partners, public and private funding bodies and other stakeholders about the collaboration and intervention opportunities viz-a-viz ICT infrastructure, enterprise services, software solutions and capacity development in Tertiary Institutions in the Country.
Sani said, ” As we inaugurate the The Executive Council of the
COMDICT-NTI, let us reflect on the shared vision that unites us all. It is a vision of progress, inclusivity, innovation, and technological transformation. This space is not merely a structure, it is a hub of ideas, a crucible for creativity, and a platform for the exchange of knowledge and expertise, all with the aim to radically improve the adoption, integration and operationalization of ICT in our Tertiary Institutions.
