Oyebanji Unveils 250-Capacity ICT Centre at EKSUTH College of Nursing, Strengthens Digital Healthcare Training in Ekiti.

Oyebanji Unveils 250-Capacity ICT Centre at EKSUTH College of Nursing, Strengthens Digital Healthcare Training in Ekiti.

By Olamide Akinwumi 

Ekiti State took another bold step in advancing digital healthcare education on Wednesday as Governor Biodun Oyebanji commissioned a 250-capacity Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Centre at the College of Nursing Sciences, Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH), Ado-Ekiti.

The ultra-modern ICT facility, equipped with cutting-edge computers, networking systems, and solar-powered backup, underscores the Oyebanji administration’s commitment to leveraging technology for educational and healthcare excellence in the state.

In his remarks, Governor Oyebanji explained that the new ICT Centre was designed to improve education and healthcare training through technology, ensuring that nursing students are better equipped for 21st-century medical practice.

 “This centre is more than just a computer hub—it is a gateway to modern healthcare education,” Oyebanji said.

“Our goal is to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world clinical applications by leveraging digital technology.”

The governor reaffirmed his administration’s determination to sustain the momentum of progress through strategic investments in education, healthcare, roads, and technology, pledging that similar facilities would be replicated across other state-owned institutions.

The newly inaugurated Health Technology ICT Centre features an extensive range of digital and infrastructural components, including computing systems, network infrastructure, renewable energy backup, and modern audio-visual facilities aimed at promoting digital health innovation among nursing students.

This project also included the following items to support the digital transformation of healthcare training: 

1. 250 ‘HP 200 G4 All-In-One Intel Pentium Dual Core 4GB RAM/256GB SSD

2. ‘Wireless WiFi Projector 5G 2.4G Full HD 1080p Bluetooth Projector, 10,000 High Lumen Home Theater with Smart Android OS, Airplay, 4K Supported Movie Projector 300 Image 15W Speakers

3. ‘85-Inch Big Size Smart Board Touch Screen Monitor Interactive Flat Panel Display for Classroom

4. ‘300" Large Size Electric Projection Screen with Remote Control (4:3 or 16:9 Ratio)

5. ‘Wireless Hotspot Networking

6. 250 ‘Studio Chairs

7. ‘Peavey Power Amplifier

8. Wharfedale Power Amplifier

9. Digital Sound Mixer

10. Sequential Power Controller

11. Wall Mount Loudspeakers

12. Studio Monitor

13. HIKVISION 16-Channel PoE 4K Network Video Recorder NVR, Embedded Plug & Play DS-7616NI-I2/16P

14. WAVLINK AX3000 Outdoor WiFi 6 Repeater, Long-Range WiFi Extender/Access Point/Router with Dual Band/PoE/IP67 Waterproof/Up to 3Km, Supports Up to 256 Devices for Garage, Yard, RV

15. WiFi Router-AC2100 WiFi Router with 4 Gigabit LAN Ports for 60 Devices, High-Speed (2100Mbps) and Long-Range (3000 Sq. Ft.) Router for Gaming & Home Use, Wireless Internet MU-MIMO & Parental Control

16. TP-Link 16-Port Gigabit Switch Easy Smart Managed Plug & Play Desktop/Rackmount, Sturdy Metal with Shielded Ports, Supports QoS, VLAN, IGMP & Link Aggregation (TL-SG1016DE), Black

17. Mikrotik CSS326-24G-2S+RM Managed Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) Supports Power Over Ethernet (PoE) 1U Network Switch

18. Wireless Bridge with 2 Bracket Mounts, 3KM 5.8G Point-to-Point Outdoor CPE, Adalov CPE660 Long Range WiFi Bridges for PtP/PtMP with 14dBi High Gain Antenna, PoE Adapter, 2 RJ45 Ethernet Ports, 2 Pack

19. HIKVISION IP Camera DS-2CD2047G2-LU 4MP Full Color PoE IP Bullet Camera Outdoor, 2.8mm, WDR, IP67, H.265+, Built-in SD Card Slot & Mic, Compatible with HIKVISION NVR System, Original English Version

20. 20KVA Inverter

21. 20kWh Lithium Battery

22. 450W Solar Panels

The new ICT Centre is expected to serve as a transformative hub for digital learning, enabling students to acquire hands-on experience with modern healthcare technologies, simulation systems, and virtual learning tools.

Experts at the event noted that the facility would also enhance research, online collaboration, and telemedicine readiness among nursing students—ensuring that Ekiti produces health professionals capable of adapting to global digital health standards.

Governor Oyebanji reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to building a technologically empowered healthcare workforce, adding that similar ICT facilities would soon be replicated across other tertiary institutions in the state.

With this development, Ekiti State continues to position itself as a model for digital innovation in education and healthcare across Nigeria.