The Etisalat Telecommunications Engineering Postgraduate Programme
(ETEPP) at the prestigious Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria has
commenced a new academic session with 16 students. The new set of
students makes it the fifth batch of intakes since the programme was
launched by Etisalat in 2013.
ETEPP
is the flagship Corporate Social Responsibility initiative of Etisalat,
Nigeria’s most innovative and youth-friendly telecommunications
company, aimed at bridging the shortage of highly skilled local manpower
in the Nigeria’s telecommunications industry. ETEPP is widely
recognized as the first of its kind, taught Master’s programme in
telecommunications engineering in West Africa.
is the flagship Corporate Social Responsibility initiative of Etisalat,
Nigeria’s most innovative and youth-friendly telecommunications
company, aimed at bridging the shortage of highly skilled local manpower
in the Nigeria’s telecommunications industry. ETEPP is widely
recognized as the first of its kind, taught Master’s programme in
telecommunications engineering in West Africa.
Run
in partnership with Plymouth University United Kingdom, the Etisalat
Academy in the United Arabs Emirates and Ahmadu Bello University (ABU)
Zaria, the M.Sc. programme runs for 24 months and exposes students to
practical training and world-class experience through an internship with
Etisalat Nigeria.
in partnership with Plymouth University United Kingdom, the Etisalat
Academy in the United Arabs Emirates and Ahmadu Bello University (ABU)
Zaria, the M.Sc. programme runs for 24 months and exposes students to
practical training and world-class experience through an internship with
Etisalat Nigeria.
The
top-three students of each set also benefit from an Etisalat-sponsored
training at the Etisalat Academy UAE. In addition, Etisalat sponsors
lecturers of ABU Zaria, to Plymouth University for Ph.D. programs, in
which they are all conducting innovative research focused on
Telecommunications Engineering.
top-three students of each set also benefit from an Etisalat-sponsored
training at the Etisalat Academy UAE. In addition, Etisalat sponsors
lecturers of ABU Zaria, to Plymouth University for Ph.D. programs, in
which they are all conducting innovative research focused on
Telecommunications Engineering.
As part of activities to commence the new academic session of ETEPP, Etisalat Nigeria on Tuesday
received Dr. Mohammed Zaki Ahmed, an Associate Professor of Information
Technology, at Plymouth University, UK, who was on a working visit to
ABU Zaria, to provide capacity building for lecturers as well as mentor
students on the programme.
received Dr. Mohammed Zaki Ahmed, an Associate Professor of Information
Technology, at Plymouth University, UK, who was on a working visit to
ABU Zaria, to provide capacity building for lecturers as well as mentor
students on the programme.
Dr.
Ahmed said that ETEPP has the potential to be the leading
telecommunications programme in Africa because of the unique support it
receives from Etisalat Nigeria.
Ahmed said that ETEPP has the potential to be the leading
telecommunications programme in Africa because of the unique support it
receives from Etisalat Nigeria.
“The
long-term commitment, funding and support provided by Etisalat for
ETEPP is exceptional and we are very proud to support this programme
from Plymouth University”, Ahmed added.
long-term commitment, funding and support provided by Etisalat for
ETEPP is exceptional and we are very proud to support this programme
from Plymouth University”, Ahmed added.
Director,
Regulatory & Corporate Social Responsibility, Etisalat Nigeria,
Ikenna Ikeme, restated the commitment of the telecommunications company
to ensuring the success of ETEPP.
Regulatory & Corporate Social Responsibility, Etisalat Nigeria,
Ikenna Ikeme, restated the commitment of the telecommunications company
to ensuring the success of ETEPP.
“We
are happy that the Etisalat Telecommunications Engineering Postgraduate
Programme has made significant impact so far. We will continue to
support ETEPP with the expectation that it will produce well-trained
manpower to meet the needs of the Nigerian telecommunications industry.
We thank the leadership of ABU Zaria for its continued support for the
programme,” he said.
are happy that the Etisalat Telecommunications Engineering Postgraduate
Programme has made significant impact so far. We will continue to
support ETEPP with the expectation that it will produce well-trained
manpower to meet the needs of the Nigerian telecommunications industry.
We thank the leadership of ABU Zaria for its continued support for the
programme,” he said.
Vice
Chancellor of ABU Zaria, Prof. Ibrahim Garba, thanked Etisalat Nigeria
for being consistent in supporting ETEPP and the university. He
guaranteed that the institution will continue to partner with the
telecommunications company to promote its initiatives in the education
sector.
Chancellor of ABU Zaria, Prof. Ibrahim Garba, thanked Etisalat Nigeria
for being consistent in supporting ETEPP and the university. He
guaranteed that the institution will continue to partner with the
telecommunications company to promote its initiatives in the education
sector.
He
said, “Etisalat is a good example of a responsible corporate
organisation. It has been consistent in its commitment to education
development.” The university don added that the equipment at the
Etisalat Telecoms Laboratory are very sophisticated and enable quality
teaching and learning. “The equipment provided for ETEPP is remarkable
and are of top-notch industry standards. The fact that our students have
access to this level of sophistication is quite extraordinary,” he
said.
said, “Etisalat is a good example of a responsible corporate
organisation. It has been consistent in its commitment to education
development.” The university don added that the equipment at the
Etisalat Telecoms Laboratory are very sophisticated and enable quality
teaching and learning. “The equipment provided for ETEPP is remarkable
and are of top-notch industry standards. The fact that our students have
access to this level of sophistication is quite extraordinary,” he
said.
