NCC establishes 6 ICT parks nationwide to boost local technology innovation
- As NCC handover an ICT Park to the Federal University of Transport Technology, Daura
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced the establishment of six Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Parks nationwide to boost indigenous innovation, digital entrepreneurship, and economic development.
The Executive Vice Chairman of the NCC, Dr Aminu Maida, who disclosed this in Daura, Katsina State, during the official handover of an ICT Park to the Federal University of Transport Technology, Daura, noted that the initiative aligns with the national policy to harness the economic potential of the ICT sector by providing incubation centers that foster homegrown technological solutions.
“Technology is the biggest driver of economic growth and development in the 21st century, and for Nigeria, it represents the most viable pathway to economic transformation,” the EVC said.
Maida explained that each ICT park is equipped with high-speed and high-capacity computers, smart networking systems, and simulation rooms to support research, innovation, and socio-economic advancement.
According to him, the Daura ICT Park includes five ICT hub halls, a 24-seat laboratory with eight double computer workstations, a 100-seat capacity conference hall, and multiple workspaces and offices.
He added that the facility is designed to incubate indigenous technological solutions while supporting education in railway engineering, logistics, and transportation management.
“Our goal is to create an ecosystem where cutting-edge ICT infrastructure supports research, skills development, and advanced education in fields including railway, marine, and air transport engineering,” the NCC boss emphasized.
Maida urged the students, researchers, and members of the wider Daura community to utilize the facility to drive technological innovation and local content development.
Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Transport Technology, Prof. Umar Katsayal, commended the NCC, assuring that the facility would be fully utilized for research, training, simulations, and other academic activities.
Prof. Katsayal also pledged that the university would ensure the proper maintenance and security of the ICT park to prevent vandalism and misuse.
The Federal University of Transportation Daura just commemorated its second year with the achievements that highlight both the promise and the ongoing needs of Nigeria’s emerging institutions.
Key achievements over the two years include partnerships with respected institutions like Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), the Nigerian Institute of Transport Technology (NITT), the NCC, and the Russia University of Transport. The university also established ties with industry regulators such as the Shippers Council, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), and the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA).
