NNPC/SNEPCO Boost e-Learning At NDU With Donation Of Digital Library

E-learning at the Niger Delta University, Amassoma, Bayelsa State, has received a boost with the donation of a multi-billion naira digital library.

The boost was made possible by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC); Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo).

The digital library is expected to revolutionise e-learning and technology-driven teaching and research at the university

At the inauguration, a delighted university community expressed their expectation that the facility would offer students, lecturers and researchers the resources and connectivity to keep them in step with global ICT standards.

“This project is a good shot in the arm of the Niger Delta University,” said Bayelsa State Governor Duoye Diri in an address delivered at the inauguration on his behalf by the Deputy Governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo. He said the Bayelsa State Government was ready to partner with NNPC/SNEPCo in other areas of development.

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A release from the partners, signed by Media Relations Manager, Abimbola Essien-Nelson, quotes the Managing Director, Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Ltd (SPDC) and Country Chair, Shell Companies in Nigeria, Osagie Okunbor, as commending the collaboration that led to the execution of the “landmark project.”

Managing Director SNEPCo Elohor Aiboni, said the digital library was “the culmination of a vision shared by NNPC, SNEPCo, co-venture partners, NCDMB and NDU,” describing it “as a powerful symbol of what can be achieved when we unite for a common goal – empowering our people.”

The NCDMB Executive Secretary, Omatsola Egbe, represented by Director, Corporate Services, Ama Ikuru, said the project would support NDU to produce “quality graduates for the Nigerian oil and gas industry and propel the delivery of Nigerian content development.”

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Also, Chief Investment Officer, NNPC Upstream Investment Management Services (NUIMS) Bala Wunti commented on the partnership behind the project: “Together, we have created a resource that will benefit our community for years to come. NNPC is honoured to have played a major part in this collaborative endeavour.”

Vice Chancellor of the university, Professor Allen Agih, thanked NNPC, SNEPCo, the co-venture partners – ExxonMobil, Total Energies and Nigeria AGIP Exploration Limited – for providing the project.