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BDIC Records Significant Progress in the Development of the Benue Youth Help Desk Platform

The Benue Digital Infrastructure Company (BDIC) is pleased to report significant progress in the collaborative efforts toward the full establishment of the Benue Youth Help Desk, a flagship youth-focused initiative of the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Creativity.

Following a recent technical and strategic review meeting held at the BDIC Headquarters,led by Head of Corporate Services, Engr Michael Idu, substantial progress was recorded on the development of the official Benue Youth Help Desk digital platform, with the website now approximately 65% completed. This milestone underscores BDIC’s mandate to design, deploy, and support scalable digital public infrastructure that enables inclusive governance and youth empowerment in Benue State.

The Benue Youth Help Desk is being developed as a centralised, technology-driven support platform to improve youth access to information, opportunities, government services, and engagement mechanisms. When fully deployed, the platform will serve as a critical digital interface connecting young people in Benue State to programmes, interventions, and innovation opportunities under the Ministry.

BDIC respectfully acknowledges the visionary leadership of the Executive Governor of Benue State, His Excellency, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, whose administration continues to prioritise youth development, innovation, and digital transformation as key pillars of sustainable growth.

We also commend the Honourable Commissioner for Youth, Sports and Creativity, Hon. Tiza Isaac Imojime Orya, for his strategic direction and policy support, as well as the GMD/CEO of BDIC, Mr. Gbande Hembaor Terwase, for providing institutional leadership and technical oversight to ensure the successful delivery of this initiative.

BDIC remains committed to working closely with the Ministry and the Benue Youth Help Desk coordination team, led by Mrs. Kyoive Deborah, to deliver a robust, secure, and youth-centric digital solution that will positively impact young people across the state.

This initiative reaffirms BDIC’s role as the State’s digital infrastructure backbone, enabling government ministries, departments, and agencies to translate policy objectives into practical, technology-enabled outcomes for citizens particularly the youth.
BDIC SIGNS DIGITAL SKILLS TRAINING PARTNERSHIP WITH CISCO NETWORKING ACADEMY FOR THE TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION OF 23,000 BENUE YOUTH
Benue State has reached a defining moment in its digital transformation journey with the signing of a strategic partnership between the Benue Digital Infrastructure Company (BDIC), and Cisco Networking Academy at the MEA (Middle East & Africa) Cisco International Systems (CIS) Annual Partners Conference held at the Le Royal Méridien Resort, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from 13th to 15th January 2026. The Partnership agreement was executed by the Group Managing Director/CEO of BDIC and President/CEO of AfDIC, Gbande-Hembaor Terwase AFCPN marking a major milestone in Benue State’s drive to build a digitally skilled and globally competitive workforce.
The partnership is a direct outcome of the bold and intentional digital transformation agenda of His Excellency, Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, Executive Governor of Benue State, who has consistently positioned digital skills as a core pillar for economic growth, youth empowerment, and public sector reform. Within the first year of his administration, the Benue State Government initiated an ambitious and achievable training 10, 000 youths in digital and technology-enabled skills, while simultaneously rolling out the ongoing digital literacy and e-governance training of over 40,000 civil servants to modernize public service delivery, improve efficiency, and strengthen transparency across government institutions.
The Cisco Networking Academy partnership is, therefore, a strategic justification and validation of the state government’s sustained investments in digital skills development. It provides a globally recognized framework to scale, standardize, and internationalize Benue State’s digital skills initiatives, ensuring that training outcomes are aligned with global industry standards and labor market demands. Under the agreement, Benue State will train 23,000 youths biannually using Cisco’s internationally accredited curricula in networking, cybersecurity, digital literacy, and emerging technologies, with certifications that significantly enhance global employability, remote work readiness, and international job placement opportunities for Benue youths.
Cisco Networking Academy is one of the world’s largest and most respected digital skills and workforce development platforms, operating in over 190 countries and having trained tens of millions of learners globally. Its certifications in areas such as networking, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and IT essentials are widely recognized and trusted by global employers, multinational corporations, governments, and academic institutions as benchmarks for industry-ready skills. Cisco certifications are consistently ranked among the most valued IT credentials worldwide, significantly improving employability, career mobility, and access to global technology job markets for certified professionals.
Beyond youth empowerment, the partnership strengthens government capacity by supporting continuous digital upskilling of civil servants, reinforcing the state’s transition to e-governance, data-driven decision-making, and digitally enabled service delivery. Cisco Networking Academy’s presence brings access to world-class learning platforms, instructor development, and industry-relevant certifications that position Benue State as a leading subnational government in digital human capital development in Nigeria and across Africa
The signing of the partnership at the MEA (Middle East & Africa) CIS Annual Conference in Dubai further underscores Benue State’s rising international profile and credibility in digital infrastructure, skills development, and governance innovation. It reflects the state government’s deliberate strategy to leverage global technology partnerships to accelerate inclusive growth, reduce unemployment, and prepare its youth and workforce for the future of work.
With this milestone, Benue State has firmly consolidated its digital transformation agenda, translating policy vision into structured, scalable, and globally competitive outcomes. The Cisco Networking Academy partnership stands as a powerful testament to the commitment of the Benue State Government under the leadership of Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, to building a resilient digital economy and positioning Benue State at the forefront of Nigeria’s and Africa’s digital revolution.
BDIC SIGNS DIGITAL SKILLS TRAINING PARTNERSHIP WITH CISCO NETWORKING ACADEMY FOR THE TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION OF 23,000 BENUE YOUTH
Benue State has reached a defining moment in its digital transformation journey with the signing of a strategic partnership between the Benue Digital Infrastructure Company (BDIC), and Cisco Networking Academy at the MEA (Middle East & Africa) Cisco International Systems (CIS) Annual Partners Conference held at the Le Royal Méridien Resort, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from 13th to 15th January 2026. The Partnership agreement was executed by the Group Managing Director/CEO of BDIC and President/CEO of AfDIC, Gbande-Hembaor Terwase AFCPN marking a major milestone in Benue State’s drive to build a digitally skilled and globally competitive workforce.
The partnership is a direct outcome of the bold and intentional digital transformation agenda of His Excellency, Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, Executive Governor of Benue State, who has consistently positioned digital skills as a core pillar for economic growth, youth empowerment, and public sector reform. Within the first year of his administration, the Benue State Government initiated an ambitious and achievable training 10, 000 youths in digital and technology-enabled skills, while simultaneously rolling out the ongoing digital literacy and e-governance training of over 40,000 civil servants to modernize public service delivery, improve efficiency, and strengthen transparency across government institutions.
The Cisco Networking Academy partnership is, therefore, a strategic justification and validation of the state government’s sustained investments in digital skills development. It provides a globally recognized framework to scale, standardize, and internationalize Benue State’s digital skills initiatives, ensuring that training outcomes are aligned with global industry standards and labor market demands. Under the agreement, Benue State will train 23,000 youths biannually using Cisco’s internationally accredited curricula in networking, cybersecurity, digital literacy, and emerging technologies, with certifications that significantly enhance global employability, remote work readiness, and international job placement opportunities for Benue youths.
Cisco Networking Academy is one of the world’s largest and most respected digital skills and workforce development platforms, operating in over 190 countries and having trained tens of millions of learners globally. Its certifications in areas such as networking, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and IT essentials are widely recognized and trusted by global employers, multinational corporations, governments, and academic institutions as benchmarks for industry-ready skills. Cisco certifications are consistently ranked among the most valued IT credentials worldwide, significantly improving employability, career mobility, and access to global technology job markets for certified professionals.
Beyond youth empowerment, the partnership strengthens government capacity by supporting continuous digital upskilling of civil servants, reinforcing the state’s transition to e-governance, data-driven decision-making, and digitally enabled service delivery. Cisco Networking Academy’s presence brings access to world-class learning platforms, instructor development, and industry-relevant certifications that position Benue State as a leading subnational government in digital human capital development in Nigeria and across Africa
The signing of the partnership at the MEA (Middle East & Africa) CIS Annual Conference in Dubai further underscores Benue State’s rising international profile and credibility in digital infrastructure, skills development, and governance innovation. It reflects the state government’s deliberate strategy to leverage global technology partnerships to accelerate inclusive growth, reduce unemployment, and prepare its youth and workforce for the future of work.
With this milestone, Benue State has firmly consolidated its digital transformation agenda, translating policy vision into structured, scalable, and globally competitive outcomes. The Cisco Networking Academy partnership stands as a powerful testament to the commitment of the Benue State Government under the leadership of Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, to building a resilient digital economy and positioning Benue State at the forefront of Nigeria’s and Africa’s digital revolution.

BDIC Concludes 2025 Civil Service Digital Training with Graduation of Cohort 34

Today, the Benue Digital Infrastructure Company (BDIC) successfully concluded its final training session for the year 2025 with the graduation of Cohort 34, marking another significant milestone in BDIC’s structured digital capacity-building programme for the Benue State Civil Service. This achievement reflects steady progress toward the strategic target of training 40,000 civil servants statewide, reinforcing BDIC’s commitment to institutionalizing digital skills and strengthening public sector efficiency.
In line with its mandate, BDIC has continued to prioritize knowledge infrastructure as a core enabler of the digital transformation agenda of His Excellency, Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, Executive Governor of Benue State. Throughout the year, successive cohorts of civil servants were trained in key areas including the Electronic Document Management System (EDMS), Cybersecurity, Data Protection, and Basic Computing, all carefully designed to automate workflows, enhance service delivery, and improve productivity across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs).
BDIC sincerely appreciates the civil servants who participated in these training programmes across all cohorts. Your enthusiasm, commitment to continuous learning, and willingness to embrace digital tools are critical to building a responsive, transparent, and efficient public service. We also commend the dedication of the BDIC management and training teams, whose professionalism, discipline, and tireless efforts ensured the successful delivery of these programmes throughout the year.
Above all, we extend our profound gratitude to His Excellency, Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, for his visionary leadership, consistent support, and unwavering commitment to a digitally empowered Benue State. As we conclude the year, BDIC wishes all stakeholders a Merry Christmas and a prosperous, innovative, and impactful New Year, as we look forward to achieving even greater digital milestones in the year ahead.

BDIC Presents Benue Signage and Advertisement Portal to BSSAA Director General

The BDIC team today hosted the Director General of the Benue State Signage and Advertising Agency, Hon. Solomon Iorpev, at the BDIC Headquarters, where we presented a detailed, step-by-step walkthrough of the Benue Signage and Advertisement Portal.

The session demonstrated how the portal streamlines signage and advertising operations through end-to-end digital workflows, improved transparency, and enhanced operational efficiency. Hon. Iorpev expressed strong satisfaction with the solution, commending its functionality, clarity, and readiness to support modern and responsive governance.

This engagement further underscores BDIC’s commitment to delivering smart, reliable digital platforms that strengthen public service delivery, promote innovation, and support sustainable digital transformation across Benue State.

BDIC Unveils Benue State Government Performance Monitoring and Evaluation System

Today, the Group Managing Director/CEO of the Benue Digital Infrastructure Company (BDIC) and President/CEO of Africa Digital Infrastructure Company Ltd- Afdic, Gbande Hembaor Terwase AFCPN represented by Samson Dzungwe, Technical Assistant I to the GMD/CEO, presented the Benue State Government Performance Monitoring and Evaluation System developed by BDIC. The presentation took place at the BDIC headquarters and offered a comprehensive walkthrough of the system’s interaction flow, architecture, and operational modules designed to enhance transparency, accountability, and data-driven governance across the state’s public institutions.

During the engagement, the Senior Special Adviser to the Governor of Benue State on Policy Coordination and Cabinet Matters, Hon. Samuel Yuwa, expressed deep satisfaction with the system’s functionality and responsiveness. He commended BDIC for its commitment to advancing digital governance, noting that the platform aligns strongly with the administration’s vision for an efficient and modern public service. He also highlighted the system’s potential to significantly strengthen performance tracking, policy implementation, and outcome measurement across ministries, departments, and agencies.

Hon. Yuwa affirmed his readiness to brief the Executive Governor of Benue State, His Excellency Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, on the full readiness of the platform for deployment. He assured BDIC of the Governor’s strong support for innovative tools that enhance service delivery and expressed confidence that the rollout of the system will mark a major milestone in the State’s digital transformation journey. The engagement concluded with a renewed commitment to accelerating the adoption of digital solutions for improved governance and citizen-centered service delivery.
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