Wike Lauds RSUST On ICT development

The Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike, has lauded the Rivers State University of Science and Technology (RSUST), over its growth in Information and Communications Technology (ICT).

The governor bared his mind at a public function in the university, recently.

He also urged other universities in the country to attain such height in ICT development.

Wike noted that the use of ICT was not only needful, but also critical for the effective driving of the administrative and academic functions of the universities in the 21st century.

He stressed that ICT development was one of the greatest achievement of the past government of the school, adding that it helped to place the institution on its present position.

Recalling his days as minister for state for Education, he said ICT was the sure way to connect to the international community.

The governor who is also the visitor to the institution hinted that an attempt to play down on ICT initiatives was tantamount to returning to the dark ago.

Others who also spoke, said the use of ICT in the institution has gone a long way in streamlining all its records, including that of staff and students.

They further explained that the introduction of ICT, has tremendously changed the way the business of education was carried out in the institution.

Meanwhile, The Tide, has gathered that the acting vice chancellor of RSUST, Prof Blessing C. Didia has continued with the compulsory Information Technology Academy (ITA) training for its students.

Our correspondent who visited the school, reports that students are currently undergoing their ITA training based on their schedules as mapped out by the programme handlers.

Culled from www.thetidenewsonline.com