Nigeria’s Digital Leap: Minister Tijani Prioritizes Infrastructure to Boost Connectivity
Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, has unveiled an ambitious plan to significantly upgrade the nation’s digital infrastructure. This initiative, encompassing a nationwide deployment of 90,000 kilometers of fibre optic cable, underscores the government’s commitment to transforming Nigeria into a digitally connected nation. The project is a vital component of a larger strategy designed to strengthen both physical and digital infrastructure across the country, impacting how Nigerians access information, conduct business, and receive essential services.
Minister Tijani’s commitment emphasizes the critical link between robust digital infrastructure and national progress. He views the project as crucial to modernizing Nigeria, aiming to bring high-speed internet to homes, offices, schools, and healthcare facilities nationwide. The minister highlighted that this initiative aligns with the broader government strategy, spearheaded by the President and Minister of Finance, to secure sustainable resources for infrastructure development. This collaborative approach recognizes the importance of a dual focus: physical infrastructure like roads and bridges, as well as digital infrastructure, which forms the backbone of a modern economy and facilitates digital transformation in Africa. The goal is to overcome existing challenges related to connectivity quality and accessibility, ensuring all Nigerians have access to reliable internet.
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