In a bid to boost broadband deployment and further engender the growth and development of digital infrastructure and services in the country, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has applauded the announcement that global tech firm, Meta, Facebook parent company, is set to open up the landing of two submarine cables in Nigeria by the end of the November.
A statement by the Director-General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, during the Global Tech Africa conference on Friday, states that Meta, after discussions with top officials said the landings, scheduled in Lagos and Akwa Ibom is expected to enhance Nigeria’s digital landscape.
Kashifu emphasised that the initiative is part of the Nigerian government’s strategy to bolster digital infrastructure and foster increased broadband penetration in the country.
He said the move aligns with efforts to propel Nigeria into the forefront of the digital era.
However, this announcement comes after a delegation from Meta Platform was welcomed at the National Assembly Complex by Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, on Tuesday.
During the meeting, Kalu expressed optimism about the anticipated benefits that Meta’s investment in submarine cables would bring to the country.
Vice President of Public Policy for Africa, Meta Kojo Boakye, and Director for West Africa, Meta, Adaora Ikenze, who were present during the meeting, highlighted the importance of the collaboration between the tech giant and the Nigerian government in advancing digital connectivity and technological development.
The cable, supported by Meta, made its entrance shortly after the 12,000km Google-backed Equiano undersea cable landed in April 2022.
In his statement, Kalu expressed appreciation for Meta’s contributions to Nigeria’s digital economy, specifically highlighting investments in fiber optic cables, mobile partnerships, and business support for entrepreneurs and small to medium-scale enterprises.
Kalu stated: “The news of the 45,000km subsea cable landing is particularly exciting and commendable, given its potential socio-economic impact on the country.”
Broadband: NITDA, FG Applaud Meta’s Submarine Cable Landings In Nigeria
In a bid to boost broadband deployment and further engender the growth and development of digital infrastructure and services in the country, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has applauded the announcement that global tech firm, Meta, Facebook parent company, is set to open up the landing of two submarine cables in Nigeria by the end of the November.
A statement by the Director-General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, during the Global Tech Africa conference on Friday, states that Meta, after discussions with top officials said the landings, scheduled in Lagos and Akwa Ibom is expected to enhance Nigeria’s digital landscape.
Kashifu emphasised that the initiative is part of the Nigerian government’s strategy to bolster digital infrastructure and foster increased broadband penetration in the country.
He said the move aligns with efforts to propel Nigeria into the forefront of the digital era.
However, this announcement comes after a delegation from Meta Platform was welcomed at the National Assembly Complex by Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, on Tuesday.
During the meeting, Kalu expressed optimism about the anticipated benefits that Meta’s investment in submarine cables would bring to the country.
Vice President of Public Policy for Africa, Meta Kojo Boakye, and Director for West Africa, Meta, Adaora Ikenze, who were present during the meeting, highlighted the importance of the collaboration between the tech giant and the Nigerian government in advancing digital connectivity and technological development.
The cable, supported by Meta, made its entrance shortly after the 12,000km Google-backed Equiano undersea cable landed in April 2022.
In his statement, Kalu expressed appreciation for Meta’s contributions to Nigeria’s digital economy, specifically highlighting investments in fiber optic cables, mobile partnerships, and business support for entrepreneurs and small to medium-scale enterprises.
Kalu stated: “The news of the 45,000km subsea cable landing is particularly exciting and commendable, given its potential socio-economic impact on the country.”