Dr. Victor Ekwere Jnr (ORU)

The COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated that crisis-ready leadership in IT and technology is essential for organizational resilience. Strong vendor relationships ensure access to critical systems and support during widespread disruption. Strategic investment in secure, scalable video-conferencing and collaboration tools enables continuity of operations when in-person interaction is no longer possible. Cross-campus or cross-organizational collaboration breaks down silos, supports coordinated decision-making, and ensures consistent communication during a crisis. Finally, regularly reviewing and testing data recovery and business continuity plans ensures that mission-critical systems and services remain operational despite prolonged uncertainty. Together, these practices position technology leaders to respond effectively, adapt quickly, and sustain operations during future pandemics or large-scale disruptions.