Lagos, Nigeria, February 26, 2021. Today, Samsung donated an Innovation hub, described as a pioneering innovation hub to the Yaba College of Technology, Lagos to boost ICT education.

Samsung recognises the role technology plays in nation-building and has created an innovation hub to support the dreams of young Nigerians, said the Managing Director of Samsung Nigeria, Mr. Danny Kim.

“In the last few weeks, we have worked collaboratively with the institution in transforming the former computer lab to an innovation hub worthy of repute, equipped with 50 Monitors, Desktops, Samsung E boards, Flip boards, cooling units, and a more convenient set of furniture”, the Managing Director further revealed.

The center for Information Technology and management of the institute led by Dr. Adigun Oyeranmi, has developed a series of programs, to power the innovation hub as a learning hub for as many students studying within the faculty of Computer Science as well as students with interest in technology.

This is a welcome development said the Rector, Engineer Obafemi Omokugbe. “It is evident that Samsung has become a part of nation building”. He also encouraged more investment from corporate organizations to ICT education.

Samsung believes in strong collaborations between the Government and the private sector and is committed to playing a sustained role in community development and nation-building.