Information and Communication Technology Centre
The centre was established to provide all Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Infrastructural and support services to the various departments, faculties, units, and directorates of the University.
Dr Nathaniel Akpofure Ojekudo was born on 17th May, 1971 in Obiofu in Ogba Egbema Ndoni
Local Government Area of Rivers State. He is an Associate Professor of Computer Science and currently, the Acting Director of the Information and Communication Technology Centre at the University.
CONTACT: EMAIL:nathojekudo@gmail.com, nathaniel.ojekudo@iaue.edu.ng
AREA OF INTEREST: Applied Mathematics and Computational Intelligence
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED WITH DATES
Nsukwa Grammer School, Nsukwa: WAEC O/L Certificate, 1988
University of Benin, Benin City: B.Sc Computer Science, 1994
Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Port Harcourt: M.Sc Applied Mathematics, 2007
Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Port Harcourt: Ph.D Applied Mathematics, 2014
Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt: Ph.D Computer Science, 2021
MEMBERSHIP OF LEARNED SOCIETIES
Full Member, Computer Professionals of Nigeria (CPN) – 002833/2010
Member, Mathematical Association of Nigeria (MAN)
Other responsibilities held in the University include Member of Faculty Result Review Committee; Member of the Board of Institute of Distance Learning, among others.
RESEARCH INTEREST
Applied Mathematics (Optimization and Operations Research)
PUBLICATIONS
Dr. Ojekudo has forty-four (44) journal articles in local and international publications.
WORKSHOPS / CONFERENCES ATTENDED WITH DATE
He has attended nine workshops and conferences.
ACHIEVEMENTS SINCE APPOINTMENT AS ICTC DIRECTOR IN JUNE 2021
- Construction of one-storey Emergency Exit staircase at the main ICTC building.
- Renovation of old ICTC building
- Landscaping and beautification of ICTC grounds
- Server operations training for ICTC technical staff
- Internet operations training for ICTC administrative staff
- Tetfund-sponsored ICDL training for Departmental exam officers
- Installation and furnishing of Mini conference room in main ICTC building
- Construction of a Digital statue
- Mural paintings on ICTC buildings and dishes
- Establishment of an Internet Garden for students’ academic browsing
- Beautification of ICTC grounds with a digital park
- Construction and furnishing of a Students’ Waiting Area
- Construction of a water system to serve the whole ICTC complex
- Renovation of all toilet facilities in the two ICTC buildings
- Establishment of IAUE as a JAMB-accredited CBT centre
- Successful conduct of 2021/2022 & 2022/2023 JAMB UTME/DE examinations
- Organization of JAMB 3rd party exams
- Successful collaboration with IDL for NUC accreditation of IAUE OER reources
- Construction of Internet cubicles for web-related services
- Construction of additional staff offices
- Supervision of the construction of standard cubicle offices by MRsoft (Consultants)
- Regular technical and administrative meetings with all ICTC staff
- Assignment of technical ICTC staff members to all Faculties in the University
- Purchase of 42” flat screen TV for CCTV viewing in the Server room
- Purchase of additional CCTV cameras for surveillance of ICTC grounds
- Purchase of solar lamps for lighting of ICTC front space after dark
- Renovation of ICTC Director’s office
- Purchase of modern office furniture for administrative staff members
- Purchase of executive chairs and other furniture for technical staff members
- Purchase of MTN HyNetflex router for the Faculty of Management Sciences
- Purchase of MTN HyNetflex router for JAMB operations
- Purchase of MTN 5G router for back up internet supply at the ICTC
- Facilitation of improved internet supply to key areas in the University
- Facilitation of take-over of the University website administration from M-R International
- Hiring of security guard for the ICTC
- Repair of collapsed septic tank at old ICTC building
- Successful conduct of CBT examinations for the University community
- Supervision and coordination of university website revamping project
- Expansion of ICTC workforce through direct hiring of extra personnel
- Acquisition of 100KVA Diesel Generator for the ICTC
- Facilitation of CISCO Networking Academy take-off at the IAUE
- Provision of free WIFI to IAUE students for academic browsing
- Free distribution of Antivirus protection for all University-owned computer systems
- Construction of perimeter fencing round the ICTC (University project)
- Construction of covered walkway from the Students’ Waiting Area to Digital Halls for CBT examinations.
- Commencement of ICTC Business Unit building (ICTC Octagon)
- Posting of ICTC staff to various units in the main campus
- Posting of ICTC staff to the CCE in St. John’s campus
- Purchase of digital cameras and equipment for the ICTC web team
- Facilitation of CISCO modules to be taught as GNS courses from the 2022/2023 session.
- Construction of a Gate house for the ICTC complex
- Purchase of CCTV cameras and port switches for JAMB examinations
- Extensive repair and refurbishing of the ICTC Conference room.
- Orientation and training programme for newly employed ICTC staff
- Coordination and facilitation of biometric capture for all newly University staff
- Construction of an internet garden with tiled benches and shades
- Construction of hallway exit for CBT examinations.
- Purchase and installation of cable TV for the Director’s office
- Purchase of 2 new Air conditioners in the mini conference room
- Purchase of 4 standing fans to improve ventilation in the CBT hall.
- Acquisition of a POS machine for transactions at the ICTC
- Organized digital literacy training and certification for all academic staff
- Organized and facilitated digital literacy workshop for all non-teaching staff
- Organized orientation programme for all IAUE students on University web-related services.
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY CENTER STAFF
Mr. Kitoye Ebire Okonny is the Chief Technologist 1.
He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics (Pure and Applied) and Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Statistics from the then Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Port Harcourt now Rivers State University.
He also holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science from the University of Port Harcourt and a master’s degree in Strategic ICT Management from the European-American University, Commonwealth of Dominica.
Professionally he has vast experience in both private and public sectors and has worked with Euroconsult, Netherlands (Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Contractors) as a Principal IT consultant before joining Ignatius Ajuru University of Education Rumuolumeni, Port Harcourt.
He has numerous Professional Certifications such as CISCO, Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist, Oracle Database Administrator Professional, Windows Server Enterprise Administrator and Windows Server Network Infrastructure.
He is also a member of many professional bodies such as IEEE Computer Society, Nigeria Computer Society, Nigerian Computer Professionals of Nigeria, Association for Computing Machinery USA, American Association for the Advancement of Science, and Member Nigerian Institute for Training and Development.
Mr Tombari Tete
Assistant Chief Technologist
Mr. Tombari Tete is a Chief Technologist.
He holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Computer Science and an M.Sc. in Information Technology.
Mr Tete is a member of the Computer Professionals of Nigeria.
He currently heads the Training and Website Management Units.
Dr Osaki Miller Thom-Manual
Principal Computer Engineer
Dr. Osaki Miller Thom-Manuel is a Principal Computer Engineer and the Head of the Technology Management Unit.
She obtained a Bachelor of Technology degree in Computer Engineering from the then Rivers State University of Science and Technology, a Postgraduate Diploma in Education, and a Master’s in Computer Science from the University of Port Harcourt.
Dr Lebari Mbaakee
Principal Computer Technologist
Dr. Lebari Mbaakee holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Computer Engineering from the University of Uyo, an M.Sc. in Information Technology from the National Open University of Nigeria, PGDE from the University of Ibadan, and a Ph.D in Computer Science from Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt.
Dr Mbaakee is an expert in deploying ICT Skills in learning, teaching and research, researches Crypto-currency, Software engineering and Programming Language, and is open-minded to novel innovation.
Mr Tombari Tete
Assistant Chief Technologist
Mr. Tombari Tete is the Assistant Chief Technologist.
He holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Computer Science and an M.Sc. in Information Technology.
Mr Tete is a member of the Computer Professionals of Nigeria.
He currently heads the Training and Website Management Units.
Dr Osaki Miller Thom-Manual
Principal Computer Engineer
Dr. Osaki Miller Thom-Manuel is a Principal Computer Engineer and the Head of the Technology Management Unit.
She obtained a Bachelor of Technology degree in Computer Engineering from the then Rivers State University of Science and Technology, a Postgraduate Diploma in Education, and a Master’s in Computer Science from the University of Port Harcourt.
Dr Lebari Mbaakee
Principal Computer Technologist
Dr. Lebari Mbaakee holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Computer Engineering from the University of Uyo, an M.Sc. in Information Technology from the National Open University of Nigeria, PGDE from the University of Ibadan, and a Ph.D in Computer Science from Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt.
Dr Mbaakee is an expert in deploying ICT Skills in learning, teaching and research, researches Crypto-currency, Software engineering and Programming Language, and is open-minded to novel innovation.
I am MissOrukwo Joy Oyinye, from Rivers State, a higher data processing officer of information and a result verification and authentication officer.
I hold a B.Sc and MSc degrees in computer Science from Ignatius Ajuru University of Education.As someone passionate about education and research, I’m a PhD candidate in the department of Computer Science in IAUE. My current research is on the Development of skin disease classify model using Convolutional neural networks and vision transformer algorithms.
My day to day work in the ICT Centre include authentication and verification of students results, providing technical support during CBT examinations, providing support to lectures as it concerns result upload and conducting student biometrics.
Mr Tombari Tete
Assistant Chief Technologist
Mr. Tombari Tete is the Assistant Chief Technologist.
He holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Computer Science and an M.Sc. in Information Technology.
Mr Tete is a member of the Computer Professionals of Nigeria.
He currently heads the Training and Website Management Units.
Dr Osaki Miller Thom-Manual
Principal Computer Engineer
Dr. Osaki Miller Thom-Manuel is a Principal Computer Engineer and the Head of the Technology Management Unit.
She obtained a Bachelor of Technology degree in Computer Engineering from the then Rivers State University of Science and Technology, a Postgraduate Diploma in Education, and a Master’s in Computer Science from the University of Port Harcourt.
Dr Lebari Mbaakee
Principal Computer Technologist
Dr. Lebari Mbaakee holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Computer Engineering from the University of Uyo, an M.Sc. in Information Technology from the National Open University of Nigeria, PGDE from the University of Ibadan, and a Ph.D in Computer Science from Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt.
Dr Mbaakee is an expert in deploying ICT Skills in learning, teaching and research, researches Crypto-currency, Software engineering and Programming Language, and is open-minded to novel innovation.
Organisational Structure of ICT Centre
