Exploring digital and technological innovations to boost the economy and promote sustainable development formed the basis of the third International Multi-disciplinary Conference hosted by the Anambra State Polytechnic, Mgbakwu.
Declaring the conference opened, the Anambra State Commissioner for Education, Professor Ngozi Chuma -Udeh, represented by the Director of Higher Education in the ministry, Mrs Oyibo Alor, said the present administration promotes innovative programmes targeted at producing highly skilled, productive and globally competitive workforce, and charged the school to continue to equip their students with technical skills.
In a lead paper presentation, the Acting Vice-Chancellor, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Professor Kate Omenugha, represented by Professor Njideka Ebisi, asked educators, researchers and policy makers to equip their students with the tools to thrive in a rapidly changing world.
Earlier in her welcome address, the Acting Rector of the Polytechnic, Dr Njideka Chiekezie, said the institution aims to achieve excellence by promoting the acquisition of technological and academic competencies in a serene environment.
On her part, the Chairman of Local Organizing Committee of the event, Dr Chikodili Uzondu, explained that the conference was expected to provide a forum for sharing innovative concepts, encouraging teamwork and tackling the urgent problems facing science, technology and innovation.
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