Abuja, Nigeria
The federal government through the Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy has unveiled the plan to boost internet connectivity across the 774 local government areas in the country.
Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani disclosed this on Monday via his official X handle.
According to Tijani, the new project would create no less than 300 direct jobs as the Federal Government deploy more jobs indirectly from the increase in digital access.
The minister said the project will be co-anchored by Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited and Galaxy Backbone, under the supervision of of his ministry.
He added that the project aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s ‘Renewed Hope Agenda’ and the ministry’s strategic blueprint.
He also stated that the project is to foster inclusive development and access to digital public infrastructure in government offices located all over Nigeria, including the most remote areas of the country that may have been previously underserved or unserved.
“As part of our plans to foster inclusive development and promote access to digital public infrastructure in government, I am happy to announce the launch of Project 774 LG Connectivity.
“The project which will leverage the existing infrastructure of the @NigComSat1R and @Galaxybackbone, will provide connectivity to all 774 Local Government Secretariats across Nigeria.
“Project 774 LG Connectivity will create at least 300 direct jobs as we deploy nationwide and potentially more jobs indirectly from the increase in digital access. It is also aligned with our Ministry’s Strategic Blueprint and is a significant step in achieving President @officialABAT’s mandate to deliver efficient public service to our citizens at the LG level,” he posted on X handle.”
