Mr. Sati Satmer Dapel is a distinguished professional who has been appointed to lead the Directorate of Information Communication Technology (ICT). This appointment signals the University’s deep commitment to embracing digital transformation, infrastructure resilience, and cybersecurity as a pilar of its future growth.

Mr. Dapel is a seasoned Computer Networking Specialist and Consultant bringing over 22 years of hand on the job cum practical and field experience to this critical role. He is widely recognized across Nigeria and Africa for his profound technical expertise, focused leadership, and unwavering commitment to digital advancement within both academic and professional spheres. His career has been characterized by successfully bringing the gap between theoretical knowledge and large-scale practical implementation.

Prior to joining the team at PLASU, Mr. Dapel served the University of Jos (UNIJOS) with distinction in several capacities within the ICT Directorate. His progression through the rank including Senior Network Administrator and Programmer, Assistant Director Network Administration and Deputy Director, Network and internet Services, demonstrates a sustained commitment to institutional development. In these roles, he was instrumental in driving network infrastructure development, cybersecurity enhancement and the deployment of crucial digital learning initiatives.

Mr. Dapel is a Strategist in networking and cyber security with global influence that extends well beyond a single institution. He currently holds multiple strategic leadership positions that underscore his stature in the Nigerian ICT community.

He is currently the Acting Chairman, Nigeria Computer Society (NCS), Plateau State Chapter. Coordinator, Internet Society of Nigeria (ISOC), North-Central Zone and Cisco Instructor Trainer for West Africa.

Notably, as a Cisco Instructor Trainer, Mr. Dapel has directly empowered the next generation of professionals by training over 3,600 Cisco instructors and more than 13,800 students across Africa in his Kitty, providing them with globally recognized technical competencies.

His extensive knowledge base is validated by strong academic credentials, including a Master’s Degree in Information Technology and Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science from the prestigious University of Jos. This academic foundation is powerfully reinforced by formidable list of industry-based professional certifications, highlighting his expertise across diverse technological stacks. These certifications including but not limited to Cisco CCNA, CyberOps, CCNA Security, and Certified CISCO Cybersecurity Operations Instructor Trainer.

Also, to his credentials, Mr. Dapel is a Mirkrotik MTCNA, MTCRE, MTCWE, and MTCTUE (Traffic Control & User Management Engineer).

A Huawei HCIA, HCIA-Security, and Huawei Certified Academic instructor (HCAI), alongside other key certifications such as Certified Fiber Optic Technician (CFOT) and Juniper Networks Certifications (IJOS, Junos Security).

Mr. Dapel is an esteemed member of the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS), the Computer Professionals (Registration Council) of Nigeria (CPN), the Internet Society of Nigeria (ISOC Nigeria), and the Cybersecurity Experts Association of Nigeria (CSEAN)

His extensive track record, strategic vision, and commitment to excellence position him as the ideal leader to guide the PLASU ICT Directorate into a new era of digital innovation. His life and career are profound testament of diligence, technical mastery, and a dedication to advancing digital literacy in Nigeria and beyond. He is a devoted family man, happily married with three children. The University community extends its sincere welcome and looks forward to the transformational impact of his tenure.