FIC Report (Enugu State) – University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) has recorded a major boost in digital research and innovation with the commissioning of a Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence Research and Development Laboratory in its Department of Computer Science.
The facility, commissioned at the New Computer Science Building, was officially unveiled on behalf of the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Simon Uchenna Ortuanya, by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration), Professor Micheal Ebie Onyia.
The laboratory was donated by the Federal Ministry of Communication and Digital Economy under the Tertiary Institution Digital Centre (TIDC) project, a federal government initiative aimed at strengthening digital capacity in Nigerian universities.
Speaking at the event, the Vice-Chancellor thanked the ministry for the intervention. He described the laboratory as a step towards his vision of positioning the university as a leader in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence research.
“This facility marks a significant milestone in our drive towards digital transformation in emerging technologies”, Prof. Onyia who represented the Vice-Chancellor said.
In his remarks, the Head of Department of Computer Science, Professor Collins Udanor, noted that the facility would significantly enhance teaching, research, and innovation in the University.
“With this facility, our staff and students can explore their innovative ingenuity”, Professor Udano said.
Also speaking, the project focal person, Professor Francis Bakpo, urged staff and students to take full advantage of the laboratory’s advanced resources for research, training, and collaboration.
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The facility is equipped with modern tools, including a 10KVA solar power system, a high-performance HP server, 20 Core i5 all-in-one computers, a smart interactive board, and high-speed Starlink internet connectivity
Bonaventure Ngwu, HOC, FIC Enugu
(23/03/2026)
