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In a bid to place Nigeria as Africa’s third-largest terrestrial fibre-optic infrastructure in Africa, Mr. Wale Edun, the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economic system, on Tuesday in Abuja, addressed the Fibre Ahead Strategic Growth Workshop, organized by the Federal Ministry of Communications, Digital Economic system and Info Know-how (FMCIDENigeria).
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Director, Info and Public Relations, Minister of Finance, Mr. Mohammed Manga in a press release mentioned the workshop marked a major milestone in Nigeria’s journey in direction of revolutionizing connectivity via a $2 billion Particular Objective Car (SPV) initiative.
In keeping with him, the mission goals at extending the nation’s fibre-optic spine by 90,000 km, positioning Nigeria to boast as Africa’s third-largest terrestrial fibre-optic infrastructure, upon completion.
In his handle on the occasion, Edun reiterated the Federal Authorities’s unwavering dedication to making sure the mission’s success, which can foster financial progress, job creation, and technological empowerment.
This initiative demonstrates Nigeria’s dedication to bridging the digital divide and reaching a digitally pushed economic system.
