Nigeria is planning to woo investors to it’s broadband penetration as the 2018 edition of International Telecommunications Union (ITU) Telecom World holding in Durban, South Africa draws near. The theme of ITU Telecom World 2018 ‘Innovation for smarter Digital Development’ is expected to take place on September 10 to 13, 2018. Riding on the crest of the successes the country recorded in the South Koreahosted International Telecommunications Union (ITU) Telecom World 2017, Nigeria’s planning committee for the 2018 edition of ITU Telecom World has been inaugurated. In a statement by the Nigerian Communications Commission, (NCC) Director of Public Affairs Tony Ojobo, this year’s participation will focus on attracting new investors to the much sought broadband segment of the sector.
“These investors will deepen Nigeria’s quest for pervasive broadband whose penetration level currently stands at 22%.” Expectedly, the Nigerian delegation will be led by Communications Minister, Chief Abdulraheem Adebayo Shittu; the Chairman of NCC Board, Senator Olabiyi Durojaiye; Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, industry stakeholders; operators; Ministries, Departments & Agencies (MDAs), and other players.
“In 2017, NCC won the Most Valuable Partner for its commitment and participation at ITU Telecom World events over the years, while Nigeria got a Certifi cation of Appreciation for the ITU Telecom World 2017 National and Thematic Pavilion as well as loyal participation and supporters of the yearly ITU Telecom World events over the years. “Nigeria also won government award for being the government with the most innovative Small and Medium Entrepreneurs (SMEs) included as part of the nation’s pavilion. According to Ojobo, no fewer than five SMEs/Innovators made the final ITU Global list for SMEs/Innovators awards. “Th ree of them made the honours list.
