The Nigerian Government has launched the Nigeria Universal Communication Access Project (NUCAP), an initiative aimed at bridging the digital divide and expanding economic opportunities for millions of Nigerians.
The project commenced with the commissioning of its first telecommunications site in Bende, Abia State.
Under the initiative, the Nigerian Government plans to construct 3,700 telecommunications towers across the country, extending connectivity to nearly 20 million Nigerians who currently lack access to basic digital services.
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The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, said the project was designed to improve connectivity in communities where inadequate telecommunications infrastructure had limited access to essential services and economic opportunities.
He noted that improved connectivity would enable farmers to reach buyers, traders to receive payments and families to access assistance during emergencies.
Tijani stressed that the initiative aligned with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s ambition to build a $1 trillion economy, noting that expanded digital access would create opportunities for more Nigerians to participate in and benefit from economic growth.
The minister said NUCAP reflected the Nigerian Government’s commitment to ensuring that no community was excluded from the benefits of digital connectivity.
With 3,700 telecommunications towers planned for deployment, the project is expected to strengthen digital inclusion and expand access to communication services across Nigeria.
