Thursday, April 14, 2022

Canton welcomes new technology director

Victor Ibegbu
Victor Ibegbu has been named as Canton Township Director of the Information Technology and innovation (ITI) Department. Ibegbu comes to Canton from the Detroit Public Library, where he served as assistant director for Information Systems for the last 10 years.

During Ibegbu's tenure at the Detroit library, he implemented, managed and led in diverse Information Technology initiatives including: cloud migration; establishment of a Digital Asset Management System; introduction of high capacity bandwidth and introduction of rent-to-go technology devices, among others. 

Ibegbu holds a master's degree in library and information science with a concentration in digital librarianship; a bachelor of arts in computer information systems, and an associate degree in computer applications technology. He said he is passionate about technology services for communities, specifically technology utilization as instruments for advancing the goal of service delivery and broader needs of the community. 

"We are so pleased that Victor has joined our Canton Township team," said Township Supervisor Anne Marie Graham-Hudak. "His experience and knowledge will be a great asset to us for many years to come as we advance Canton's technological capabilities for our residents and the region."

Last year, to meet the evolving technology needs of the community, township officials created a stand-alone ITI Department. This new department, led by Ibegbu, will coordinate a strategic approach to provide integrated technology solutions that will ultimately enhance service to Canton's residents, Graham-Hudak added.

"The combination of Victor's experiences and passion makes him a perfect fit for the Canton Township, which he also calls home and where he has lived in for 13 years," she concluded.