NUC Approves 20 Courses for Ebonyi ICT Varsity
The National University Commission (NUC) has approved 20 courses for the newly established University of ICT, Science and Technology, Oferekpe, in Izzi Local Government Area of Ebonyi State.
This was disclosed by the Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof. Ernest Egba, following the approval of the courses from the commission. These include B.Sc. Computer Science, B.Sc. Data Sciences, B.Sc. Software Engineering, B.Sc. Cyber Security, B.Sc. Information and Communication Technology, B.Sc. Information System, B.Sc. Information Technology, B.Sc. Human Nutrition and Dietetics, HIM Health Information Management.
Others are B.Eng. Civil Engineering, B.Eng. Computer Engineering, and B.Eng. Electrical & Electronic Engineering. Others are: B.Sc. Mass Communication, B.Sc. Accounting, B.Sc. Economics, B.Sc. Entrepreneurship, B.Sc. Architecture, B.Sc. Building, B.Sc. Surveying and Geoinformatics, and B.Sc. Quantity Surveying.
The Vice Chancellor, who expressed happiness over the development, said the university did not leave any stone unturned in ensuring that human and material resources needed for running of the courses were in place.
“We appreciate that the Governor understands the importance of quality staff, adequate teaching/learning facilities and structures and he has not relented in giving us the needed financial and moral support.
“Interestingly, our university, so far, boasts of a good number of high-quality teaching staff who are well trained locally and abroad and we believe their experience and expertise will rub off on our students.” he said
The Vice-Chancellor reiterated the university’s commitment to ensuring access to higher education, especially with regard to ICT, science and technology.
“The university is poised to provide students with access to high quality education in ICT, science and technology, to develop their skills and knowledge and equip them well to play and compete favourably in the fast-paced global digital space.
“We want to produce young people who have the capacity to address the ICT, science and technological needs of the global society,” he said.
Source: SUN
