At a hearing granted to Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, governor of the state, on Monday, October 6, reported that the authorities Nigerians intend to strengthen the national digital infrastructure.

Nigerian authorities recently announced several projects: deployment of optical fiber and telecom towers, aimed at bridging the digital divide. Indeed, the Nigerian federal government plans to build a technological innovation hub in the State of Katsina. Valued at around $10 billion. This initiative was revealed by Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications, Innovation and the digital economy. Katsina is among the ten states selected for welcoming technological innovation hubs. Construction should start before the end of next year.

Other projects including the deployment of satellite internet to connect underserved areas, as well as intensifying the federal training program for three million young people technical talents across the country, were also mentioned by the minister. The future hub would thus serve as an operational base for these young people. talents.

This initiative builds on the efforts already made granted by the authorities in favor of digital transformation.

Note that the construction of the innovation hub as well as the other projects announced by the Minister for the State of Katsina are part of the digital transformation ambitions of Nigerian authorities, which place information technology and communication (ICT) at the heart of national socio-economic development. By For example, the country wants to increase the share of ICTs to 22% of GDP by 2027.