PIIT opens another Aptech training centre

Prime Innovation Institute of Technology (PIIT) providers of Information Technology (IT) Education in Nigeria has opened a new ultra modern Aptech training centre in Lekki, Lagos.
The new training centre is to bring ICT education closer to its customers who reside on the Island and those coming from the mainland.
PIIT and Aptech partnership offers in-depth technical training on ICT education for their students thereby giving them a mileage over their counterparts.
“Today we are opening a second centre for our Aptech franchise. We went into franchise with Aptech, because they are global providers of ICT education and their certificates are recognised globally,” said Joe Ebinum, chief executive officer, PIIT during the official opening of the training centre recently in Lagos.
“We have trained about 140 students since our partnership with Aptech and we are planning to have a polytechnic very soon,” he said.
Ebinum stated that programs under the PIIT and Aptech suits are very affordable and ranges from N750, 000 to N1.3 million depending on the course. “Our programs are very affordable when you take into consideration what the students stand to benefit. The courses range from N750, 000 to N1.3 million for Aptech suit but our other programs are far cheaper.”
He called on the Federal Government to make more investment in the ICT sector and ensure it is not left for the private sector alone if the country is to build a viable economy driven by the sector.
In his words, “Go to Silicon Valley in the United States, you would see how government is making huge investments in ICT.”
Also speaking during the opening ceremony, Princewill Oluhunachara, business development manager, Aptech Nigeria, said, “We train our students using latest ICT technology. This training will make our students job ready and well equipped with skills to also start an ICT business.”
According to him, what makes the institute better than other training institute is that Aptech centre creates a platform for an online varsity, where all Aptech students globally are being connected and learning is also shared amongst students.
“Students completing Aptech Certified Computer Professional (ACCP) course receives direct entry to the final year of B.Sc. (Honours) at the London, Dubai, Malta or Mauritius campus of Middlesex University,” he added.

JOSEPHINE OKOJIE