Westgate Technologies unveils 600 capacity CBT centre, others in Asaba

A privately driven Information Communications Technology (ICT) center by Westgate Technologies Store with a 600 capacity Computer Based Test (CBT) centre, retail shop, training centre among others has been commissioned in Asaba, Delta State.

Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State who commissioned the Westgate ICT Centre in the state capital, Asaba declared the desire of his administration to continue to provide the enabling environment for investment to thrive.

Okowa who was represented by the Commissioner for Science and Technology, Matthew Itsekiri called on potential investors to take advantage of both human and natural resources of the state and its peaceful ambience to invest in several of human endeavour across the state.

The governor described the Westgate ICT centre as inspirational, adding that the government is proud to be associated with the achievement of Westgate.

According to him, the presence of the hub in Asaba will save government the cost of going to Lagos and other parts of world for standard ICT products.

“We are pleased to have this here; it will save us cost of going to Lagos for ICT products which were not the case before now. As a government, we are ready to make Delta State a smart city in terms of ICT. I call on private entrepreneurs to support this drive in the development of ICT,” Okowa said.

In his remark, Chairman of Westgate Technologies Store, Casmir Ezeudu disclosed that they will not just sell products but meaningfully contribute to the growth of the host community.

Ezeudu pledged that the company will train 2,000 students drawn from public schools in ICT free of charge, and organise technology summit for youths within the host communities to develop their talents.

“Most of our employees will be drawn from here. And for a start, there will be free computer training for 2,000 students drawn from public schools because we want to assist those who ordinarily cannot afford these facilities,” Ezeudu said.

Partners like Intel, HP, Crown, APC, OMEN, Canon, among others also pledged their continued partnership with Westgate Technology to move the State and ICT to a level where it will boost the economy of the state and the country.