By orjiako Sonia
In an excellent step towards enhancing Nigeria’s digital and economic landscape, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, welcomed a delegation from the International Trade Center (ITC) to the National Assembly. The delegation was led by Ms. Natasha Aniekwu.
During the meeting, Deputy Speaker Kalu highlighted the efforts of the Peace in South East Project (PISE-P), focusing on digital literacy through the Community Enterprise Digital Hubs initiative. This initiative, in collaboration with the Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT), aims to bridge the digital divide between urban and rural areas, ensuring inclusive growth across Nigeria.
Kalu emphasized the critical need to address the digital access gap, pointing out that bridging this divide is essential for all Nigerians to benefit from the burgeoning digital economy. The House of Representatives remains committed to partnerships and strategies that provide digital access and literacy to underserved communities, ensuring no one is left behind in the digital transformation journey.
The collaboration with the ITC is poised to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria, fostering economic growth and creating job opportunities. The Deputy Speaker expressed optimism about the partnership’s potential to drive significant improvements in Nigeria’s digital infrastructure and economic capabilities.
As Nigeria continues to navigate its digital transformation, initiatives like these, backed by robust legislative support and international partnerships, are crucial for sustainable development and economic prosperity.
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