A scheme led by the Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy will give 774 local government areas (LGAs) across the nation reliable internet connectivity.
Isime Esene, the minister’s adviser for media and communications, revealed this in a statement released in Abuja on Monday.
According to Mr Esene, the connectivity was intended to support equitable development and provide access to digital public infrastructure at national government offices.
He said that the project would help the nation’s rural, underserved, and underdeveloped areas.
He claims that in order to deliver connection throughout the nation, the project will make use of the current infrastructure of Galaxy Backbone and Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NigComSat).
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“Project 774 LG Connectivity will create, at least, 300 direct jobs, as we deploy nationwide and potentially more jobs indirectly from the increase in digital access.
“It also aligns with our ministry’s strategic blueprint and it is a significant step toward achieving the present administration’s mandate to deliver efficient public service to citizens at the local government level.
“Through strategic partnerships and the deployment of cutting-edge technology, the project will provide resources and promote transparency in service delivery, stimulate economic growth and improve citizen engagement.
“The project is expected to drive transformation and unlock opportunities that will deliver sustainable development to all through the power of connectivity,” he said.
Mr Esene disclosed that healthcare, education, infrastructural development, social welfare programmes and local government administration are critical to delivering government services as well as driving economic progress and development across the country.
