The initiatives by the Nigerian Communications Commission, (NCC) to accelerate broadband penetration in Nigeria has received a boost as the federal government unfold plans to flag off the digital projects on Thursday November 24, 2022, in Abuja

Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami will be on hand to commission the project that was initiated by the NCC to advance the course of digital economy projections for the nation.

Statement from the NCC Headquarters hinted that 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.

The provision of broadband infrastructure for the MSMEs in Nigeria, and for tertiary institutions across the six geopolitical zones of the country will be necessary fillip towards achieving the major objectives spelt out in the NDEPS 2020-2030.

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 earmarked for the various geopolitical zones of country that are set for launch according to the statement were recently approved by the Federal Executive Council (FEC), after presentation by the Minister.

The projects are expected to be completed within six months, from the date of the award, adding that well-known tech companies have been selected through a transparent tendering process by the NCC for the 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 energize the National Digital Economy Policy and Strategy (NDEPS) 2020-2030.