"BECOME OUR STRATEGIC PARTNER," UI DVC TELLS GLOBACOM
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) University of Ibadan, Professor Aderonke M. Baiyeroju has called on Globacom to improve on the existing relationship with the University of Ibadan through collaboration in the areas of ICT, telecommunications services, and corporate social responsibilities.
She made this call while receiving on behalf of the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kayode O. Adebowale, mni, FAS, a team from Globacom on a courtesy visit.
Professor Baiyeroju commended Globacom for providing the cheapest data and affordable telecommunication services in Nigeria.
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor reiterated that UI equips its students with skills beyond academics, including expertise in areas such as Artificial Intelligence and Information Technology, as parts of the university’s tradition of excellence in teaching and learning and it is striving to ensure that it remains at the top.
She said the University of Ibadan is willing to collaborate with Globacom in the areas of smart campus initiatives, institutional digitalization, e-learning, structural and technological development based on its experience and expertise.
Professor Baiyeroju noted that this visit will no doubt give the University and Globacom the opportunity to broaden the relationship that had hitherto existed adding that the University of Ibadan was looking forward to having a strategic partnership that would promote mutual benefits for both the staff and students of the institution.
Mr Adeniyi Odejobi, the Director of Sales and leader of the team, explained that the visit was to seek further collaboration with the University of Ibadan.
He appreciated the University management for purposeful direction, innovation, and sound learning being imparted to the students of the University of Ibadan.
Mr Odejobi said Globacom seeks to collaborate with UI in the areas of fixed internet services, smart learning solutions, internet programming, learning management system, seamless network, and ICT infrastructure.
He explained that Globacom aids the education sector through the provision of services such as sponsored data, LMS sponsored data, smart ID card, unique identifier to other institutions and desired to do the same for staff and students of University of Ibadan.
He stated that Globacom is willing to work with the University on the Smart campus initiatives and the establishment of an incubation hall for training students on ICT.
Globacom, the only indigenous telecommunications company in Nigeria, is a global digital company that provides sim cards, GPRS, and other technology facilities to Nigerians.
