Edo Govt. partners NIGCOMSAT on deployment of e-learning facilities in schools

The Edo State Government and Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT) has commenced negotiations for the provision of e-learning facilities in schools across the state.

Hon. Emmanuel Agbale, Commissioner for Science and Technology, disclosed this in a chat with journalists shortly after a meeting between the state government officials and representatives of NIGCOMSAT, at the Government House, Benin City on Monday.

Agbale said the state government was fine-tuning details of the partnership, adding, “Godwin Obaseki led-administration means business with the plan to deploy technology in enhancing teaching and learning in schools across the state.”

According to him, “The state government is partnering with NIGCOMSAT because it has the capacity to provide solutions required for the deployment of technologies for teaching and learning in schools.

“NIGCOMSAT will also organise the training of teachers to manage the ICT facilities to be deployed in schools.

“We have concluded arrangement for capacity building and development of science and Information and Communication Technology labs in schools across the state, already.”

Mr. Samson Osagie, Executive Director, Marketing and Business Development, NIGCOMSAT, said, NIGCOMSAT provides satellite services and solutions to improve teaching and learning in schools.

He added that, “NIGCOMSAT is ready to assist Governor Obaseki to develop science, technology and innovation to deliver effective governance in the state.”

Osagie noted that the partnership with Edo State Government was part of the pilot scheme of NIGCOMSAT to showcase its potential in providing seamless connectivity and satellite communication solutions,

“The deployment of e-learning facilities for teaching and learning in primary and secondary schools would raise the quality and standard of education in the state.” He stated