The Vice-Chancellor of Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU), Ikot Akpaden, Prof. Nse Essien, has inaugurated a 12-member Steering Committee tasked with driving the transformation of the university into a digitalized smart campus.
Speaking during the inauguration ceremony at the main campus, Prof. Essien stated that the initiative is designed to modernize the university’s academic, administrative, and technological infrastructure, aligning it with global best practices in higher education.
The Vice-Chancellor emphasized that the smart campus project would integrate automated administrative processes, enhanced campus-wide internet connectivity, e-learning platforms, and digital security management systems across all campuses.
He urged members of the committee to work collaboratively with key ICT stakeholders and private sector partners to ensure seamless execution, noting that the upgrade would significantly boost research output, student learning experiences, and operational efficiency.
Responding on behalf of the committee, the Chairman assured the university management of their commitment to delivering a robust digital framework that will elevate AKSU’s standing among top-tier tertiary institutions.
