WIOCC and Nigeria’s FMCIDE Partner to Drive Digital Economy Growth

WIOCC Group, a leading provider of digital infrastructure and connectivity solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with the Federal Ministry of Communications Innovation & Digital Economy (FMCIDE) of Nigeria. This collaboration aims to accelerate the development of Nigeria’s digital economy through substantial investments in critical digital infrastructure and comprehensive stakeholder engagement.

The partnership, formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marks a significant milestone in the efforts to enhance digital connectivity and inclusion across Nigeria. Represented by the Honourable Minister, Dr ‘Bosun Tijani and WIOCC Group’s Chief Development Officer, Mr Darren Bedford, the agreement outlines a shared vision for fostering technical efficiency and collective prosperity.

The partnership focuses on enhancing stakeholder engagement by jointly reviewing and improving the National Policy on Telecommunications to meet digital economy needs. WIOCC Group commits to investing in Nigeria’s digital infrastructure, deploying a hyperscale open-access digital platform for internet service providers (ISPs) with advanced fibre and colocation facilities. Additionally, through this partnership, the collaboration with the Nigerian Broadband Alliance for Nigeria aims to improve broadband quality and accessibility, with WIOCC  expanding fibre infrastructure and partnering with ISPs to connect more homes and businesses. The partnership also includes WIOCC  providing digital infrastructure training and supporting job creation for Nigerian youth.

The MoU with the Ministry of Communications underscores our commitment to supporting Nigeria’s digital transformation, by working together, we aim to create a robust digital ecosystem that benefits all stakeholders and drives sustainable economic growth.

– Mr Darren Bedford, Chief Business Development Officer, WIOCC Group

This collaboration with WIOCC Group represents a significant step forward in our commitment to ensuring that Nigerians have access to reliable and high-quality telecommunications services. We are committed to building a resilient digital infrastructure that fosters innovation, inclusion and economic growth. Working with the private sector to deliver last-mile connectivity to homes and businesses, amongst other key benefits, is essential to achieving this vision and we are excited about the opportunities this collaboration creates for empowering communities across Nigeria.

– Dr. ‘Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Federal Republic of Nigeria