Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Communications Innovation & Digital Economy (FMCIDE) and WIOCC Group, a provider of digital infrastructure and connectivity solutions, have announced a strategic partnership.
The aim of the alliance is to accelerate the development of Nigeria’s digital economy through substantial investments in critical digital infrastructure and comprehensive stakeholder engagement.
The two groups say that the partnership, formalised through a memorandum of understanding (MoU), marks a significant milestone in efforts to enhance digital connectivity and inclusion across Nigeria.
The partnership focuses on enhancing stakeholder engagement by jointly reviewing and improving the Nigerian National Policy on Telecommunications to meet digital economy needs.
WIOCC Group says it has committed to investing in Nigeria’s digital infrastructure, deploying a hyperscale open-access digital platform for internet service providers (ISPs) with advanced fibre and colocation facilities.
Additionally, a collaboration with the National Broadband Alliance for Nigeria will aim to improve broadband quality and accessibility, with WIOCC expanding fibre infrastructure and partnering with ISPs to connect more homes and businesses.
The National Broadband Alliance for Nigeria (NBAN), an initiative of the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy, is a multi-stakeholder collaboration aimed at overcoming obstacles in achieving universal broadband access.
Dr ‘Bosun Tijani Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Federal Republic of Nigeria, points out that a highlight of the agreement is a commitment from WIOCC to make significant investments in delivering last-mile connectivity to Nigerian homes and businesses.
The partnership also includes WIOCC providing digital infrastructure training and supporting job creation for Nigerian youth.
