*Dr. ‘Bosun Tijani, Minister for Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, restates the Federal Government’s committed to ensuring that all Nigerian consumers have accelerated access to reliable telecoms services in the country’s digital ecosystem

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As part of its commitment to expanding access to reliable communication services, the Federal Government of Nigeria has unveiled plans to construct 7,000 new telecoms towers in rural areas to enhance connectivity and bridge the digital divide in the West African country.

绿帽献妻 reports the Federal Executive Council (FEC) had approved the digital connectivity initiative designed to provide high-quality telecoms services to underserved communities across Nigeria.

Dr. ‘Bosun Tijani, Honourable Minister for Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, has also stressed the current administration’s commitment to ensuring that all Nigerian consumers have accelerated access to reliable telecoms services in the digital ecosystem.

In regard to the significance of the digital transformation project, Dr. Tijani noted that the focus is not only to expand connectivity by service providers but also improve聽 Quality of Service (QoS) and consumers’ Quality of Experience (QoE) in the country.

It is also noted that the initiative well aligns with Nigeria鈥檚 comprehensive strategy to advance digital transformation and 5G deployment in the telecoms space.

In terms of the benefits of the initiative also, the government鈥檚 plan to build 7,000 additional telecoms towers is regarded as a significant step towards achieving comprehensive digital coverage.

It will equally ensure that all Nigerian digital consumers can benefit from the opportunities provided by robust telecommunications networks.

Few years back, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) had issued the Fifth Generation (5G) technology licences to major operators, including MTN Nigeria Communications Plc, Airtel Nigeria, and Mafab Communications Limited, to enhance progress in this regard.

Already, these Telcos have deployed 5G services to selected cities and towns in states across the country.

It was also learnt Airtel Africa pledged a $500 million investment to strengthen Nigeria鈥檚 telecommunications infrastructure, and by implication to the government’s drive to expand connectivity in the rural communities.

The telecoms company鈥檚 investment in telecoms infrastructure is expected to further boost the country鈥檚 connectivity, particularly in underserved regions, and contribute to the overall economic growth and digital inclusion in the ecosystem.