University of Benin, UNIBEN has developed indigenous software for the
conduct of its Computer Based Testing, CBT for all examinations in the
university. Explaining the effort of the institution on ICT, the Vice
Chancellor, Prof. F.F.O. Orumwense said ‘’The software for CBT was
indigenously developed by the University of Benin ICT Unit, making the
university the first University in Nigeria to develop and use it to conduct the
examinations.’’
According to him, The enhancement of the ICT Unit has also been extended
to various units and departments of the university with the provision of the
E-learning multimedia teaching programs which will aid the advancement of
teaching and learning process.
He said that the innovation has further prompted the university to approve
the establishment of a paperless senate meeting and result presentation
powered by online application using Intranet connectivity.
Orumwense disclosed that the administration of the university has linked all
faculties, units/hostels with fibre optics for the enhancement of internet
connectivity 24/7, adding, ‘’the unit is also equipped with a video conferencing
room with latest infrastructure that can conveniently seat 20 people.’’
The major administrative sectors, he explained has been approved by
Management for computerization of the Registry and Bursary Department
for seamless operations as well as to enhance the service delivery and the
growth of the university.
Meanwhile, he said that in compliance with the spirit of computer based
entrance examinations being advocated by JAMB, UNIBEN has effectively
keyed into the initiative as its Post-UTME and PUDE examinations are
now full computer based.
The computer based test software, he added has been used to conduct the
2015/2016 Jamb examination which received commendations from staff as
well as relevant stakeholders and observers.
‘’The ICT Unit has helped to conduct examinations in other institutions
within Nigeria. The Ekehuan Campus was not left out in the entire
technological enhancement; it received support from the university
administration and global com. Nigeria in the completion of faculties which
house the Linkage of the NOC room with Fibre Optics to help the
improvement of internet services on the campus. The Shell Petroleum
Development Company (SPDC) to donate an ICT building to the unit which
is to house about 100 systems.
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