The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has acquired materials to be installed in Kafanchan, Kaduna state, Northwest Nigeria, to facilitate digital services. This follows the approval for the deployment of a Digital Economy Centre (DEC) in the area.
The Principal of Government Secondary School Kafanchan (Senior), Mr. Simon Yusuf received the equipment to ensure the smooth launch of the 300-capacity women and youth training centre in the school.
The equipment was donated by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) following the approval of the project by Senator Sunday Marshall Katung, who represents the Kaduna South Senatorial District in the 10th National Assembly.
Receiving the equipment at the school premises in Kafanchan, the Principal of the school, thanked the Senator for nominating the school for the project, promising to champion the safeguarding of the supplies for the benefit of all especially students.
Of all the expected materials needed for the smooth take-off of the centre, the principal confirmed to newsmen that he has taken delivery of over 80 per cent of them.
In a swift reaction to the development, the Lawmaker commended NITDA for the rapid deployment of the ICT array of equipment noting that, it would translate to a more digitally savvy community.
When completed, the Digital Economy Centre would be equipped with computers, internet connectivity, a Local Area Network (LAN), an e-learning solution, a solar-powered inverter, generator, among others.
