Abia Governor, WIOCC Sign MoU for internet enhancement

In a significant move to boost digital infrastructure, the Governor of Abia State has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the ICT and broadband technology firm WIOCC. This agreement is set to enhance internet connectivity across the state, promising improved access and technological advancement for residents.

The collaboration highlights the state’s commitment to embracing technological progress and ensuring digital inclusion for its citizens.

Dr Alex Otti the Governor of Abia State, spoke after the signing of the MoU in Umuahia, saying that WIOCC is to deploy fibre optic to boost Internet connectivity across the state’s 17 local government areas.

“The signing of the MoU marks a turning point in the socio-economic development of the state as the company would commence the survey of the whole state immediately to implement the project in line with the terms of the MoU,” Otti stated.

The General Overseer of Omega Power Ministries (OPM), Apostle Chibuzo Gift Chinyere, in the company of the WIOCC Group, explained further that Internet connectivity would positively impact the educational, health, and other state institutions.

The investment will also put in place the electronic transmission of files in healthcare, civil service, education including corporate governance, which will accelerate progress and flourish the state in line with global trends.

Lauding the WIOCC Group as one of the reputable companies in Africa with the infrastructure for Internet connectivity, he commended them for considering partnering with Abia for the project.

The WIOCC Group Chief Executive and Development Officer, Derren Bradford, said that besides Lagos wherein they already did remarkable work, his company considered Abia for the investment based on Governor Otti’s dynamism and innovation within his few months in office.

“We are poised for this partnership that will ensure effective Internet connectivity across the state, adding that the project can generate over 1,000 direct jobs and potential for thousands of indirect ones.”

THEGUARDIAN/ Chidimma Gold