CALABAR, CROSS RIVER STATE – In a significant advancement for Nigeria’s technological education sector, OPay, a prominent player in the Financial Technology (Fintech) industry, has announced its intention to set up a specialized cybersecurity laboratory at the University of Calabar (UniCal).
2026年3月24日星期二,OPay代表团拜访该校校长Offiong Offiong教授期间发布了重大公告。
该计划由Hunter Flex Intercoms Construction Company执行,标志着这家金融科技领军企业与大学之间的合作(始于2023年)得到大幅深化。
Closing the Global Cyber-Skills Gap
The proposed laboratory aims to function as a state-of-the-art incubator for digital security, equipping students with the essential tools and environment to excel in ethical hacking, data protection, and digital forensics.
访问期间,OPay 代表团负责人 Itoro Udo 强调了公司致力于提供“切实且有影响力的项目”,超越单纯的理论学习。
这一举措正逢其时,鉴于全球对网络安全专业人员的前所未有的需求,尤其是在非洲快速增长的数字经济中。
Key Goals of the Cybersecurity Lab
•Technical Proficiency: Practical training for recognizing and addressing systemic digital threats.
•Industry Readiness: ‘Aligning student projects with the practical security demands of the Fintech industry.’
•Infrastructure Support: Enhancing UniCal’s technological infrastructure and research capabilities.
•Innovation Hub: Creating an environment for students to design exclusive security protocols for Nigerian platforms.
Strategic Assistance for NUGA 2026
In addition to its technological investments, OPay has expressed its dedication to supporting the University of Calabar in hosting the 2026 Nigeria University Games (NUGA), which is set to take place in August. This multifaceted support underscores the company’s strategy of fostering both intellectual and physical development among Nigerian youth.
校长 Offiong 教授赞扬 OPay 的及时贡献,强调实验室建设将让 UniCal 学生在快速演变的数字创新格局中占据竞争优势。他重申大学将提供所有必要的后勤支持,确保项目成功实施。
确保长期技术红利 校长还宣布,大学优先发展必要的体育与技术基础设施,以保证 2026 年运动会与新 OPay 实验室带来的效益惠及后代。
该实验室有望成为大学物理科学学院的基石,在南南地缘政治区作为网络安全卓越的区域枢纽。施工方到场考察,表明结构与技术安装阶段将迅速启动。
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