The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and its joint venture partners in OML 18 have donated a 2,300-seater state-of-the-art digital library to the Niger Delta University in Wilberforce Island, Amassoma, Bayelsa State.
The NNPCL’s partners are the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCo), Total Energies EP Nigeria Limited, Nigerian Agip Exploration Limited, and Esso Exploration and Production Nigeria (Deepwater) Limited.
The digital library, a two-storey complex equipped with cutting-edge Information Technology amenities including 100 computer systems, e-learning and research facilities, interactive smart boards, projectors, camcorders, e-books, e-journals, e-learning portal, and reading halls was handed over to the management of the Niger Delta University on Thursday, April 18, 2024.
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Other facilities in the library include Wi-Fi Lounge, print and document hall, video and audio recordings, photography and online education centre, e-distant learning hall, Chief Librarian and departmental offices, IT rack room, newspaper archive, stack room for new arrivals, and conveniences.
The library complex is also equipped with a 500KVA power generator, a 500KVA transformer, and a water borehole fitted with water purification facilities.
According to the NNPCL, the e-library is designed to promote ICT education and provide a conducive learning environment for students and researchers in Niger Delta University to keep them abreast of global IT practices and advancement.
Present at the commissioning and handover ceremony of the project were Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Lawrence Evwrudjakpor; Pro-Chancellor of the Niger Delta University, Matthew Seiyefa; Vice-Chancellor of Niger Delta University, Prof. Allen Agih; representative of Executive Secretary of NCDMB, Dr. Ama Ikuru; Deputy Manager of External Relations, NNPCL, Edith Lawson; Managing Director of Shell Petroleum Development Company and Country Chair, Shell Companies in Nigeria, Osagie Okunbor; and Managing Director of SNEPCo, Elohor Aiboni.
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