Education
Oborevwori commissions State-of-the-Art ICT/CBT Centre in Delta
Written By: Emmanuel Ikhenebome
29 Aug 2025 04:37 PM
Onicha Olona, Delta – In a significant stride towards digital empowerment, the Executive Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Elder Sheriff Francis Oborevwori, has commissioned a cutting-edge ICT and Computer-Based Testing (CBT) Centre in Onicha Olona.
Represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Kingsley Emu, the Governor hailed the facility as a transformative hub for education, innovation, and economic growth.
The centre, constructed by the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) and fully furnished by the Delta State Government through the Ministry of Science and Technology, boasts 300 computer workstations, solar power, generating sets, office furniture, and advanced ICT tools.
Designed to serve as a centre for online learning, digital literacy, and computer-based examinations, the facility is poised to empower Delta youths to excel in the digital economy.
Speaking at the commissioning, Governor Oborevwori expressed gratitude to NDIC, former NDIC Board Member Ms. Diana Okonta, and immediate past Governor Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa for their contributions to the project’s success.
He emphasized that the centre aligns with his administration’s MORE Agenda, which prioritizes equipping youths with knowledge, technical skills, and opportunities to become job creators and global competitors.
Local leaders, traditional rulers, and stakeholders lauded the Governor for this milestone and other ongoing development projects in Aniocha North, including the Issele-Asagba–Utulu Road, township roads in Onicha-Ugbo, and infrastructure upgrades at the College of Nursing, Onicha-Uku.
In his remarks, Governor Oborevwori urged the host community to protect and maximize the use of the centre, describing it as “a bridge to the future where no community is left behind.”
The facility is expected to serve as a catalyst for innovation and digital inclusion, positioning Delta State as a leader in technological advancement.
The commissioning ceremony was attended by dignitaries, community leaders, and residents, who expressed optimism about the centre’s potential to transform lives and drive sustainable development in the region.
Represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Kingsley Emu, the Governor hailed the facility as a transformative hub for education, innovation, and economic growth.
The centre, constructed by the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) and fully furnished by the Delta State Government through the Ministry of Science and Technology, boasts 300 computer workstations, solar power, generating sets, office furniture, and advanced ICT tools.
Designed to serve as a centre for online learning, digital literacy, and computer-based examinations, the facility is poised to empower Delta youths to excel in the digital economy.
Speaking at the commissioning, Governor Oborevwori expressed gratitude to NDIC, former NDIC Board Member Ms. Diana Okonta, and immediate past Governor Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa for their contributions to the project’s success.
He emphasized that the centre aligns with his administration’s MORE Agenda, which prioritizes equipping youths with knowledge, technical skills, and opportunities to become job creators and global competitors.
Local leaders, traditional rulers, and stakeholders lauded the Governor for this milestone and other ongoing development projects in Aniocha North, including the Issele-Asagba–Utulu Road, township roads in Onicha-Ugbo, and infrastructure upgrades at the College of Nursing, Onicha-Uku.
In his remarks, Governor Oborevwori urged the host community to protect and maximize the use of the centre, describing it as “a bridge to the future where no community is left behind.”
The facility is expected to serve as a catalyst for innovation and digital inclusion, positioning Delta State as a leader in technological advancement.
The commissioning ceremony was attended by dignitaries, community leaders, and residents, who expressed optimism about the centre’s potential to transform lives and drive sustainable development in the region.
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