ComTech minister kickstarts landmark broadband projects

Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Pantami, will, on November 24, 2022, in Abuja, preside over the commencement of landmark broadband initiatives to be implemented by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to accelerate broadband penetration and advance the course of digital economy projections for the nation.

The event will witness the award of contracts for the provision of broadband infrastructure for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), as well as for tertiary and higher institutions of learning across the six geopolitical zones of the country.

Pantami is also billed to present a book, ‘Skills Rather Than Just Degrees’, authored by him, with a foreword written by Brad Smith, President, Microsoft Corporation.

The list of projects for the various geopolitical zones that are set for launch were, recently, approved by the Federal Executive Council (FEC), after presentation by the minister.

The projects are to be completed within six months, from the date of the award. NCC, in a statement, yesterday, said well-known technology companies have been selected through a transparent tendering process by the NCC for implementation of the strategic projects.

The event is expected to attract multi-stakeholders from the academia, technology enthusiasts, including prospective start-up companies, fintech organisations and other interested sectors, whose activities are billed to energise the National Digital Economy Policy and Strategy (NDEPS) 2020-2030.