Abuja, May 10, 2024 – Nokia Nigeria is to set up a fully functional 5G/4G test laboratory in Nigeria leveraging their latest radio and transmission technologies.
To this end, Dr. Bosun Tijanni, the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, and Dr. Aminu Maida, the Chief Executive of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Nokia Solutions and Networks Nigeria.
The collaboration is to train young Nigerians on latest 4G/ 5G radio and transmission technologies at the Nigerian Communications Commission’s Digital Parks.
It 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.
Nokia Nigeria will also set up an Entrepreneur Learning Programme where it will deliver high-quality vocational trainings to 200 Nigerian students chosen from across the six geo political zones of Nigeria.
This initiative is in tune with the Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy’s goal to drive digital literacy and build a pipeline of technical talents across Nigeria. (GBN)
