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InterSwitch Boosts STEM Education, Donates to Five Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria

…Collaboration between Cisco and Interswitch on Digital Skills Development

by Destiny Eseaga
March 22, 2025
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Interswitch and STEM in Nigeria
L-r: Henry Nwene, Enterprise Architect, Governance and Architecture, Interswitch; Prof. Bola Oboh, DVC, Academics & Research, University of Lagos (UNILAG); Prof. Folasade Ogunsola VC, UNILAG; Oluwafemi Atere, Business Development Executive, Interswitch; Imoh Akpan, Program Manager, CISCO Network; Mrs. Victoria Abosede Wickliffe, Registrar and Secretary to the Governing Council, UNILAG at the official ceremony to hand over IT equipment donated by Interswitch to UNILAG.

L-r: Henry Nwene, Enterprise Architect, Governance and Architecture, Interswitch; Prof. Bola Oboh, DVC, Academics & Research, University of Lagos (UNILAG); Prof. Folasade Ogunsola VC, UNILAG; Oluwafemi Atere, Business Development Executive, Interswitch; Imoh Akpan, Program Manager, CISCO Network; Mrs. Victoria Abosede Wickliffe, Registrar and Secretary to the Governing Council, UNILAG at the official ceremony to hand over IT equipment donated by Interswitch to UNILAG.

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As part of its broader efforts to support the advancement of Science, Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education in Nigeria, leading integrated payments and digital commerce company, Interswitch, has announced plans to donate IT equipment to five tertiary institutions across the country.

Through this initiative, Interswitch will donate network and computing devices, including routers and switches, to tertiary institutions across the country.

These donations will provide students with hands-on experience, while Cisco equips them with the training needed to earn industry-recognized certifications.

The curriculum, delivered through the Cisco Networking Academy, covers key areas such as cybersecurity, networking, and programming course, empowering students to pursue careers in information and communication technology.

The beneficiary institutions in this edition of the initiative include Federal University, Owerri (FUTO); University of Benin (UNIBEN); Covenant University, Ota; Yaba College of Technology, Lagos (YABATECH) and the University of Lagos.

Interswitch and STEM in Nigeria
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L-r: Dr. Ibraheem Adedotun Abdul, Rector, Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH); Ifeomooluwa Adejumo, Ag. Divisional Head, Operations & IT Strategy, Interswitch; Imoh Akpan, Program Manager, CISCO Network; and Oluwafemi Atere, Business Development Executive, Interswitch at the official ceremony to hand over IT equipment donated by Interswitch to YABATECH.

Commenting on the donations, Babafemi Ogungbamila, executive vice president, Group Operations and Technology at Interswitch, 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.”

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.”

Abdel Saidu, Solutions Engineering Lead at Cisco Nigeria, 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”.

Interswitch’s donation aligns with its long-standing efforts to encourage more African students to take up STEM courses in school.

The company has actively encouraged the uptake of STEM courses by students through its various initiatives such as the Interswitch SPAK National Science Competition which is held annually in Nigeria and East Africa.

The first edition of the initiative saw Interswitch donate IT equipment to ten Nigerian institutions including

  1. Igbinedion University, Benin City,
  2. Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife
  3. University of Maiduguri, and
  4. the University of Nigeria, Nsukka among others.

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Destiny Eseaga

Destiny Eseaga

My name is Destiny Eseaga, a communication strategist, journalist, and researcher, deeply intrigued by the political economy of Nigeria and the broader world context. My passion lies in the world of finance, particularly, capital markets, investment banking, market intelligence, etc

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