NCDMB Commissions ICT Centre in Bayelsa State

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has commissioned an Information and Communication Technology Centre at the Nembe National Grammar School (NNGS) in Nembe Local Government Area, Bayelsa State.
The initiative is intended to enhance information technology literacy among secondary school students in a conducive environment. The centres are equipped with state of the art computers, projectors, printer, photocopier and is powered by a generating set with a backup inverter to ensure stable and constant power supply. He added that the ICT Centre has a computer instructor, internet facility and a maintenance contract.
In his opening remarks, the Executive Secretary of NCDMB, Engr. Simbi Wabote represented by the General Manager, Corporate Communications and Zonal Coordination, Dr. Ginah O. Ginah explained that the Board’s mandate is principally to build capacities in the oil and gas industry, including human capital. He added that the Board is working to create employment opportunities, increase the number of industry contracts awarded to indigenous service companies and incubate local research in the country.
In his remarks, the principal, Nembe National Grammar School, Sir George N.D. Egi commended the NCDMB for sitting the ICT Centre in their school. He stated that Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) had mooted a plan to provide the same service for the school in the past but failed, adding that the school will ensure that the centre is well maintained.