The Nigerian government has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding digital access across the country, with a focus on unserved and underserved communities.
At an industry-focused stakeholder engagement session organized by the Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF), key stakeholders gathered to discuss strategies for enhancing USPF interventions and building partnerships for Nigeria’s digital future.
The event, themed “Strengthening Partnership for Sustainable Telecommunication Infrastructure in the Unserved and Underserved Communities,” highlighted the importance of collaboration in achieving sustainable development in the sector.
Dr. Aminu Maida, Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), emphasized the need for stakeholders to take decisive steps toward strengthening partnerships to build a resilient and sustainable telecommunication infrastructure.
The Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, reiterated the government’s commitment to expanding digital infrastructure nationwide.
He outlined flagship initiatives, including Project BRIDGE, Project 774, and the Universal Access Project, aimed at bridging the digital divide and unlocking digital opportunities for millions of Nigerians.
The engagement session served as a vital platform to discuss practical strategies to enhance the impact of USPF projects through strengthened partnerships.
Stakeholders emphasized the need for a multi stakeholder approach to explore innovative financing models to attract investment in rural telecommunications, leverage emerging technologies and alternative power solutions for sustainable connectivity, and promote policies that incentivize collaborative participation in connectivity projects.
The event brought together influential figures from the public and private sectors, including the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Communications, Innovations and Digital Economy, Engr. Faruk Yusuf Yabo, and executives from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (UK FCDO).
With a renewed sense of purpose, stakeholders reaffirmed their commitment to working together to bridge the digital divide and build a resilient telecommunication infrastructure in Nigeria.
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