As part of its corporate social responsibility and joint venture, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) in collaboration with Shell Petroleum Development Company has built and donated an Information and Communication Technology (ICT) facility to Sa’adu Zungur University, Bauchi.
Speaking at the handing over ceremony of the centre at the main campus of the university in Gadau at the weekend, the chief upstream investment officer of NNPC Limited, Dr. Bala Wunti, said the NNPC-SPDC Joint Venture had consistently invested in impactful CSR initiatives across Nigeria.
He added, “This project is a glimpse of the positive impact of the oil and gas industry on the fortunes of our nation. We kindly request your sustained collaboration as we strive to do more.
“With the upcoming Kolmani Integrated Development Project, Bauchi and Goribe states are set to become the first two states in Northern Nigeria to join the oil-producing states in the country.”
He then called for cooperation from the state governments, traditional institutions and host communities to guarantee the desired benefits in the interest of the nation.
The managing director, Shell Petroleum Development Company, Dr Osagie Okunbor, said, “To us, this is another very important social investment project completed by the Petroleum Development Company Joint Venture in North-East Nigeria.
“The journey to establish this facility was driven by a vision to enhance educational infrastructure, support access to high-demand IT skills and inspire a greater IT ecosystem in Bauchi State and North-East Nigeria.”
Vice Chancellor of the university, Prof. Fatimah Tahir, commended the NNPC Limited and Shell Petroleum Development Company for the project.
She expressed optimism that it would enhance teaching and learning, and serve as a hub for innovation and a platform for students to develop their technological skills.
