The Governing Council and the management of the Oke-Ogun Polytechnic, Saki, (TOPS), have expressed their profound gratitude to the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of the Nigerian Communications Commission, (NCC), Prof. Adeolu Akande, for facilitating free and unlimited Internet facilities to the institution.
The appreciation was made when the Chairman of the Governing Council, Barrister Lateef Sarafadeen Abiola led other top Management Staff of the Polytechnic on a ‘Thank You’ visit to the NCC chief, on Monday, at his Ibadan Aerodrome GRA residence.
He was accompanied by the Polytechnic’s Rector, Dr. Ajibola Sikiru Adetona among other principal officers.
Expressing his appreciation on behalf of the institution, the Chairman, Governing Council of the Oke-Ogun Polytechnic, Barrister Abiola, noted that the Oyo state government -owned citadel of learning considered the facilitation of the free internet facilities by Akande as a big deal and felt it’s necessary to pay a special private thank you visit to him.
He added that it’s imperative for the Polytechnic to register its heartfelt gratitude and sincere appreciation as the facilities would not only bring about a huge significant impact on learning and research but would also enhance multiple positive effects in the host communities.
The Oke-Ogun Polytechnic further expressed delight over the choice of the institution for the transformational project, lauding the NCC boss for being responsive and committed to the cause of facilitating impacting projects that meet the pressing needs of the society.
Responding, Prof. Akande appreciated the delegation, just as he reiterated his commitment to facilitating more impacting projects and support not only to Oyo state but every part of the country, urging them to extend their gratitude to President Muhammadu Buhari and the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Ali Pantami who are very supportive as well contributed significantly to the success of the project across Nigeria.
The Polytechnic, including, the University of Ibadan as well as passengers at the Ibadan Airport, is part of the beneficiaries of the second phase intervention broadband connectivity programme of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).
Mega Icon Magazine recalled that the Muhammadu Buhari-led federal government had approved N41.6 billion for the provision of Internet facilities at airports, some institutions of learning, and markets across the country.
Meanwhile, the College of Education (Special), Oyo and Bodija market, Ibadan were beneficiaries of the first phase of the programme in Oyo State.
The programme is to provide free internet access at the nation’s tertiary institutions, airports, and markets as part of an integral programme to boost the digital economy in the country.
Under the scheme, telephone subscribers have free and unlimited internet connectivity in their locations.
A total of 49 tertiary institutions, 20 airports, and six markets across the 36 states of the country and the Federal Capital Territory are benefitting from the scheme.
