RASCOM Acting Director-General shares Strategic Vision and Collaborative Efforts with Nigeria’ Communications Minister and NIGCOMSAT Boss

The Acting Director General of the Regional African Satellite Communication Organization (RASCOM), Timothy Ashong, has held discussions with Dr. Bosun Tijani, Nigeria's Communications and Digital Economy Minister, and Jane-Egerton-Idehen, Managing Director of the Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT).

The talks aimed to strengthen the collaboration between the two organizations and explore opportunities for mutual benefit.

RASCOM, established in 1992, is committed to bridging the digital divide by deploying comprehensive telecommunications infrastructure across the continent, especially to rural areas, to ensure continent-wide connectivity.

During the discussion, Mr. Ashong highlighted RASCOM's 5-year strategic plan, which was approved in November 2023. According to him, this marks a pivotal step towards reinforcing member commitment, fostering African expertise through capacity building, and forging strategic partnerships for technological advancement.

One of the key points of the talks was a proposal for Nigeria to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with RASCOM. This would facilitate the marketing of NIGCOMSAT satellite capacity to neighbouring countries, thus advancing the goal of a technologically interconnected Africa.

Nigeria has been a member of RASCOM since its establishment in May 1992 and plays a crucial role in the organization's objectives of fostering development and providing efficient and economical means of telecommunications across the African continent.

RASCOM aims to create a seamless and integrated satellite communication network that spans across borders, connecting nations and fostering economic and social development. The collaboration between RASCOM and NIGCOMSAT holds the potential to enhance the efficiency and reach of telecommunications services, ensuring that even remote areas have access to sound and television broadcasting. NIGCOMSAT, as a prominent player in the Nigerian satellite communication landscape, brings valuable expertise and resources to the collaborative table.

By: Nana Appiah Acquaye