Havilla University (HUNI), Lagos State, has partnered New Horizons, an information technology training company, to expand Information\u00a0 and Communications Technology (ICT) related programmes in the school.
\nThe 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\u2019s Governing Council in Lagos.
\n\u201cWe want to leverage on the expertise and resources of New Horizon to establish strategic partnership to enhance the university infrastructure.
\n\u201cThis collaboration will help us update and expand ICT related courses and programmes by ensuring that they remain relevant and aligned with industry best practices\u201d, he said.
\nHe 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.
\nSpeaking on Akano\u2019s membership of the institution\u2019s governing council, he said the Information Technology education expert had been playing a vital role in the lives of many Nigerians, especially youths.
\n\u201cAs 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\u201d, he said.
\nIn 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.
\n\u201cGoing by your antecedents, we strongly believe that your wealth of knowledge and passion will be significantly felt in the institution\u2019s operations. We trust your track record\u201d, she said.
\nIn his speech, Akano expressed gratitude to Havilla University for the privilege given to him to serve as a Member of Council.
\nOther 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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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