New Telegraph 
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) and Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) have handed over a new ultra-modern ICT centre to Sa’adu Zungur University Bauchi. The Chief Upstream Investment Officer of the NNPC limited, Bala Wunti, explained that the gesture was part of the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) of the NNPCL.
He said during the inauguration and handover of the ICT centre at the main campus of the university in Gadau, Bauchi state that this was a milestone worthy of celebration. According to him, “for several decades, the Joint Venture (JV) has consistently invested in impactful CSR initiatives across the length and breadth of Nigeria. Today, the JV is in Bauchi to celebrate the completion of a state-of-the-art ICT centre at the Bauchi State University, Gadau. “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 Gombe states are set to become the first two states in northern Nigeria to join the oil-producing states in the country.” Wunti added the NNPCL was looking forward to receiving maximum support and cooperation from the state governments, traditional institutions and host communities to guarantee the desired benefits are actualised in the interest of the nation.
Also, Osagie Okunbor of Shell Petroleum Development Company explained that this was another very important social investment project completed by Petroleum Development Company Joint Venture in North-East Nigeria. He stressed: “The journey to establish this facility was driven by a vision to enhance educational infrastructure, support access to high-demand IT skills and inspire greater IT ecosystem in Bauchi State and North-East Nigeria.
“The facility, which we are now inaugurating, is a two-floor ICT facility. A key feature of the facility is the visually stimulating collaborative workspace that fosters a environment where students engage in group work and brainstorming session and meetings.
