Glo to partner schools on digital solutions

Digital Solutions Company, Globacom, has expressed its readiness to partner with Oyo State on adoption of the company’s digital offerings by tertiary institutions in the state.

Its Head of Enterprise Business, Mr Zakari Usman, who made the remark in Ibadan on Thursday at a meeting the company held with representatives of private tertiary institutions in the state, urged the schools to adopt Glo’s digital solutions to improve productivity, security and operational efficiency.

Also speaking at the event, Enterprise Business Head, West Region, Globacom, Mr Adeniyi Odejobi, stated that the telecoms company was ready to collaborate with tertiary institutions in Oyo State on different areas of digital solutions such as connectivity services, e-governance, smart learning, data vending, security surveillance, sponsored data, Glo Smart Health and closed user group serialised numbers.

He explained that “these solutions will enhance administrative effectiveness, service delivery, and ease of internet connectivity, among other areas of possible collaboration.”

Globacom’s educational solutions, according to Odejobi, were crucial in the quest to make the Internet of part and parcel of the schools’ curriculum, leading to a user-friendly interface, personalised learning paths, interactive content, comprehensive reporting and analytics in addition to other solutions.

Welcoming the guests, Oyo State Commissioner for Education, Prof. Waheed Adelabu, expressed the hope that Globacom’s digital package would boost the ministry’s drive towards entrenching educational best practices in the state.

He commended Globacom for its consistent support for the Education ministry and the development of education in Oyo State.