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Nigeria Communications Satellite Limited has signed a partnership deal with Digital Wootlab Nigeria, a non-profit organisation, to boost education of school children and youths across Africa.
The partnership, among other things, seeks to leverage technology to provide inclusive and quality education and boost sustainable development, while fostering economic growth.
Representing NIGCOMSAT at the signing were the Executive Director, Technical Services, Engr Abiodun Attah, and the Company Secretary, Kingsley Udevbure, while Mr David Naitri and Sumayya Sabo represented Wootlab.
This collaboration is expected to enhance education and skills development for marginalised communities, bridging the gap in access to quality education and empowering young people with digital skills.
The Managing Director of NIGCOMSAT, Jane Egerton-Idehen, stated that the move was expected to bridge the gap in access to quality education and empower young people with digital skills.
“This partnership is fully aligned with our mission to promote sustainable development, with a focus on employability and technology-driven economic growth,” Egerton-Idehen noted.
Recall that the Federal Government is planning to launch a new satellite, NigComSat-2, as part of efforts to harness its broad applications and drive growth in vital sectors of the economy.
According to Egerton-Idehen, the NigComSat-2 satellite is expected to substantially augment the company’s ability to provide fast and reliable communication services across Nigeria and beyond.
