This followed the launch of MTN-Baze University 5G2Business,
which stakeholders say would enable the institution to leverage
fifth-generation technology to transform learning and administration.
Wednesday’s tripartite partnership will also open more doors
to creative access to quality education, Baze University’s acting Vice
Chancellor, Prof. Kathleen Okafor, told journalists at the launch held at the
school.
She said the initiative will unleash the full applicability
of 5G, which offers faster connectivity to expand the institution’s academic
and administrative activities.
This also includes a more collaborative learning experience
for students while helping to upload videos by the lecturers without voice loss
for virtual learning.
Applauding MTN and Huawei for agreeing to partner with the
school, Okafor said the initiative would enhance its smart classroom concept
and reduce course durations through ready access to lecture notes, especially
for online programmes.
“The institution will strengthen lectures, course works,
assignment sharing, and instant feedback from students.
“The new program will ensure that online learning creates
smooth holographic access.
“Learning experience can be specialised with a more
effective time management with stronger and faster signals network from the 5G
technology creating a better virtual learning,” she stated.
The 5G deployment is also expected to create more effective
security video footage for real-time coverage, enabling an effective response
to security threats.
For Huawei’s Country Accounts Director, Joey Wu, the
initiative is the first such proactive step into the future of campus learning
and interaction with the environment.
“The digital transformation in education will expand and
unlock opportunities for education as well as the business sector. We will
unlock the deployment of more technology for Nigeria for a brighter future,” Wu
said.
Meanwhile, the Chief Enterprise Business Officer at MTN
Nigeria, Mrs Lynda Saint-Nwafor, said the tripartite efforts show a shared
commitment to harnessing the new frontiers of opportunities 5G provides.
Saint-Nwafor, who was represented by the company’s General
Manager, Enterprise Marketing, Charles Okonkwo, said, “The partnership with
Baze University, Huawei, and MTN symbolizes our shared commitment to harnessing
the power of 5G to unlock unprecedented opportunities for educational
institutions and businesses across Nigeria.”
“This is at the heart of what we do at MTN Enterprise
Business, and as a technology company, we are pioneers of progress across
Nigeria.
“Our goal is simple yet profound: to leverage 5G technology
to drive economic growth and enhance lives and experiences while empowering
businesses to thrive in a digital world,” she added.
A highlight of the event was the signing of the Memorandum
of Understanding between Baze University, MTN and Huawei Technology.