The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has entered into a digital capacity partnership with Nokia Solutions and Networks Nigeria.
The partnership was contained in a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by the NCC Executive Vice Chairman/CEO, Dr Aminu Maida, with Nokia Nigeria.
The partnership, aimed at advancing Nigeria’s vision on digital capacity, would ensure the training of young Nigerians on latest 4G/5G radio and transmission technologies at the NCC Digital Parks.
The signing of the MoU, earlier this week, was led by the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani.
According to the terms of the partnership, Nokia Nigeria would be setting up a fully functional 5G/4G test lab, leveraging its latest radio and transmission technologies.
“This collaboration advances the vision to enhance the capacity and skills-set of Nigerians, by equipping them with contemporary skills and knowledge needed to adapt to the rapidly evolving telecommunications industry,” it was stated in release.
The partnership was in tune with the goal of the Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy to drive digital literacy and build a pipeline of technical talents across the country.
“Nokia Nigeria would also set up an Entrepreneur Learning Programme where it would deliver high-quality vocational training to 200 Nigerian students chosen from across the six geo-political zones of Nigeria,” it was added.
