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The federal government has concluded plans to unviel a new Satellite, NigComSat-2, believing that such move would aid a robust economy.
In a training capacity session Organised by the Nigerian Communications Satellite Ltd, NIGCOMSAT for journalists, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the company, Mrs. Jane Nkechi Egerton-Idehen said government was fully committed to berthing the new satellite to drive economic growth and improve the livelihood of Nigerians.
Although, Egerton-Idehen who was represented by the Assistant General Manager, Communications, Aisha Bantam, did not share the timeline of the satellite launch, she did assure that it will happen within the shortest possible time.
She disclosed that the satellite will significantly enhance NIGCOMSAT’s capacity to deliver robust, high-speed communication services across Nigeria and beyond.
She said: “NigComSat-2 will support a wide range of applications, including broadband internet, telemedicine, and e-learning, among others.
“This new satellite will also enable us to better serve critical sectors such as agriculture, security, health, and education, driving economic growth and improving the quality of life for Nigerians.”
