By: Nana
Appiah Acquaye
The Nigerian Communications
Commission (NCC) has signed an agreement with the Enugu State Government for
the operational lease of the NCC Digital Industrial Park and NCC Learning
Centre in Enugu, marking another step in efforts to strengthen digital infrastructure
and innovation in Nigeria.
The agreement was witnessed
by the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the NCC, Dr.
Aminu Maida, alongside members of the Commission's Board and Management during
a visit to Enugu State.
The partnership is expected
to facilitate the operationalisation of the Digital Industrial Park and
Learning Centre, providing a platform to support innovation, digital
entrepreneurship, skills development, and technology-driven economic growth
within the state and beyond.
As part of the visit, the
NCC delegation toured the Enugu Smart School Initiative, where digital
technologies are being integrated into classroom teaching and learning to equip
students with the knowledge and skills required for the digital economy.
The visit provided an
opportunity for the Commission to assess the implementation of
technology-enabled education initiatives designed to prepare young Nigerians
for future opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics
(STEM) and other digital disciplines.
The NCC said the agreement
with the Enugu State Government aligns with its broader commitment to expanding
digital inclusion, promoting innovation, and developing the human capital
needed to support Nigeria's ongoing digital transformation.
