Agnes Ekebuike

As part of its broader efforts to support the advancement of Science,

Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education in Nigeria, Interswitch has announced plans to donate IT equipment to five tertiary institutions across the country.

Commenting on the donations, Executive Vice President, Group Operations and Technology at Interswitch, Babafemi Ogungbamila, said that the technology company is committed to improving learning, especially in STEM fields.

“As a technology company, Interswitch understands the vital role that STEM-focused education plays in the advancement of a country. We also understand that this field of study requires the availability of IT equipment. This informed our decision to donate the devices to academies with the belief that more students will be equipped as they improve their skills in STEM-related fields,” Ogungbamila said.

He added: “This milestone underscores the strength and consistency of our collaboration with Cisco in driving digital skills development. For the second time, we are coming together with a shared vision—to equip the next generation with the tools and knowledge they need to excel in the STEM field.”

Solutions Engineering Lead at Cisco Nigeria, Abdel Saidu, said: “Through the breadth of Cisco Networking Academy courses, learning pathways, and network of employers along with our ecosystem of partnerships with governments, academic institutions, and non-profits, we empower the workforce with digital skills to develop sustainable and secure businesses, and more equitable societies. Since the inception of the academy in Nigeria, we have trained over 745,000 learners through 228 institutes with 44 percent of female participation.”