[Nigeria] Softcom Partners Mountain Top Varsity on Mobile Learning
An information technology firm, SoftCom Solutions Limited, has introduced a mobile learning app for students of the newly-established university, Mountain Top University.
The app, developed in conjunction with Samsung Business, is a revolutionary portable mobile device bundled with EduSocial apps that allow students access course materials, lecture notes, case studies and varsity libraries via their mobile devices.
Speaking at the launch, Managing Partner/CEO, Softcom Solutions Limited, Mr. Yomi Adedeji, said the device was a strategic initiative aimed at encouraging students, having realised that mobile learning is the future of education globally.
He said "everybody knows that the country's educational system is a bit short in terms of global competitiveness. There is a need to improve education service delivery through technology adoption which will improve learning experience and boost the overall academic outcome of students in Nigeria.
"Mobile learning is the future of education and having seen it worked effectively in some selected varsities that have adopted it, we are motivated to extend this across the country."
Vice Chancellor of the institution, Prof Adebowale Elijah, who said the institution would provide infrastructure, facilities and a conducive environment for the students to excel, added that the introduction of the mobile learning device is part of the resolve to provide top-rate education for the new in-takes.
