Old Boys and company connect Nigerian school to broadband
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The Government College Ibadan Old Boys Association (GCIOBA) in Nigeria partnered with ipNX Nigeria Limited to bring high-speed internet access to Government College Ibadan (GCI).
The collaboration connected 29 buildings on the school’s campus with a fibre optic network and wireless connectivity, giving over 2,250 students and staff access to broadband. GCIOBA’s North America branch initiated the project as part of ipNX’s corporate social responsibility program, aiming to improve digital learning and teaching resources at the public secondary school.
School leaders believe the new infrastructure will support research, administration, and prepare students for a digital economy. During a luncheon, GCIOBA President Olawale Babalakin explained that the association seeks to provide GCI students with a competitive learning environment. ipNX Group Managing Director Ejovi Aror stated that digital infrastructure is now essential for education and that the project represents a long-term investment in Nigeria’s future. The luncheon also honoured the legacies of two alumni, late Dr. Burian Carew and late Dr.
Blackie Aror, with posthumous awards for their contributions to technology and education in Nigeria.
