Versity Partners Firm On ICT Curriculum Expansion

Havilla University (HUNI), Lagos State, has partnered New Horizons, an information technology training company, to expand Information  and Communications Technology (ICT) related programmes in the school.
The Chancellor of Havilla University, Mr Jones Tangban, made the announcement during the induction ceremony of the Chief Executive Officer of the company in Nigeria, Mr Tim Akano, as a member of the institution’s Governing Council in Lagos.
“We want to leverage on the expertise and resources of New Horizon to establish strategic partnership to enhance the university infrastructure.
“This collaboration will help us update and expand ICT related courses and programmes by ensuring that they remain relevant and aligned with industry best practices”, he said.
He added that it would facilitate scholarship and internship opportunities for Havilla University students at New Horizons Nigeria and provide them with practical experience in the ICT field.
Speaking on Akano’s membership of the institution’s governing council, he said the Information Technology education expert had been playing a vital role in the lives of many Nigerians, especially youths.
“As a man who has engineered the training of hundreds of thousands of Nigerian youths and professionals, we are confident that making this caliber and rare person to be a member of the Governing Council of the university is a privilege”, he said.
In her presentation of Letter of Appointment, the Vice Chancellor, University of Calabar, Prof. Florence Obi, who was represented by Prof. Peter Okafor, Deputy Vice Chancellor (HUNI); urged the recipient, Akano, to reciprocate the trust extended to him by Havilla University.
“Going by your antecedents, we strongly believe that your wealth of knowledge and passion will be significantly felt in the institution’s operations. We trust your track record”, she said.
In his speech, Akano expressed gratitude to Havilla University for the privilege given to him to serve as a Member of Council.
Other dignitaries present at the event include Dr John Adeniyi, Board of Trustee/member, HUNI; and Pastor Gbenga Olufisayo, General Overseer, Fresh Oil Global Impact Church/Secretary, Board of Trustees, HUNI.