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The Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited says it is targeting the enhancement of economic growth and development in the country to boost employment opportunities.
This was contained in a statement by the Chief Executive Officer of NIGCOMSAT, Jane Egerton-Idehen.
She said the initiative aligned with the national priorities set by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Egerton-Idehen emphasised that achieving the ambitious goal of promoting economic growth and development required coordinated efforts, including accelerating industrialisation through the digital economy.
According to the NIGCOMSAT CEO, it has already initiated various programmes and collaborations to drive job creation and innovation, such as the NIGCOMSAT Acceleration Programme, which partners with startups and enterprises to promote digital entrepreneurship.
She said, “At NIGCOMSAT, we are dedicated to supporting the Nigerian Government’s eight presidential priorities, with a key focus on economic growth and job creation: “to promote economic growth and development through job creation, food security, and putting an end to poverty.
“Achieving this ambitious goal requires multiple coordinated efforts, including accelerating industrialisation through the digital economy. Every week, we strive to advance this vision through our strategic pillars at NIGCOMSAT, ensuring our actions and initiatives are fully aligned with these national priorities.”
Egerton-Idehen revealed the agency was also working with rural network providers to extend digital access to underserved areas to eradicate poverty and create jobs.
“This commitment drives NIGCOMSAT’s collaboration with partners to provide digital access in underserved rural areas, enabling businesses in these communities to participate in the digital economy, create jobs, and combat poverty," she said.
