The Federal Government, under President Bola Tinubu's administration, is set to significantly enhance internet connectivity across Nigeria by laying 90,000km of fibre optic cables nationwide. This initiative, announced by Minister of Communication, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, aims to improve digital infrastructure and drive economic growth.
Dr. Tijani highlighted that the digital economy sector currently contributes 16-18% to Nigeria's GDP, with plans to increase this to 21%. This growth is expected to create more job opportunities and wealth for Nigerians. To achieve this goal, the government will implement several initiatives, including:
The 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) Programme
The Buildhaton program for young people
Construction of innovation and tech hubs
During a visit to his alma mater, Anglican High School, Quarry, Abeokuta, Dr. Tijani announced a scholarship programme for the top three students in the school, providing N100,000 and laptops to support their education. He also adopted a block of classrooms and a science laboratory for renovation, promising to furnish the classrooms with smart boards upon completion.
He equally encouraged students to believe in their potential, regardless of their background, and to leverage technology to solve problems.
At the Ogun Tech Community, he charged the group to focus on using technology to address societal challenges, particularly in agriculture. He emphasized the importance of integrating technology in agriculture to improve food production, guarantee food security, create jobs, and drive down food prices.
Dr. Tijani posited that Nigeria can increase its agricultural output and reduce reliance on imported food. This initiative aligns with the government's goal of promoting economic growth and development through digital innovation.
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