FG's support, policies essential to unlocking potential of Nigeria’s digital economy - GMD ipNX Nigeria

L-R: Ejovi Aror, Group Managing Director, ipNX; Bosun Tijani, Honourable Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy; and Olusola Teniola, Director, Strategic Business Initiatives, ipNX on a recent visit to the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Abuja.

Ejovi Aror, the Group Managing Director of ipNX Nigeria, an Information and communications technology (ICT) company, has emphasised the critical role of government’s support and progressive policy direction in driving the ICT sector’s success.

Aror said that government’s support and future-forward policies are essential to unlocking the full potential of Nigeria’s digital economy.

He made these comments during a courtesy visit to Bosun Tijani, the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, at the Ministry’s headquarters in Abuja.

The visit is said to be a significant step towards advancing Nigeria’s transformation agenda in technology, an executive delegation from ipNX Nigeria Limited,

The meeting focused on fostering collaboration between the public and private sectors to accelerate the achievement of the National Broadband Plan, particularly through the National Broadband Alliance for Nigeria.

Discussions also extended to cover policy frameworks and partnerships to deepen broadband penetration across Nigeria, ensuring inclusive and sustainable digital growth.

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Speaking about the engagement, Ejovi Aror, the Group Managing Director of ipNX Nigeria, he said, “We are excited about the Ministry’s proactive efforts to make the National Broadband Plan a reality. Government support and future-forward policies are essential to unlocking the full potential of Nigeria’s digital economy. At ipNX, we are committed to collaborating with the Ministry and other stakeholders to expand broadband access, enhance connectivity in educational institutions, and ultimately bridge the digital divide.

“This collaboration will not only empower millions of Nigerians but also position the country as a leader in Africa’s technological revolution,” he stated.

Olusola Teniola, Director of Strategic Initiatives at ipNX Nigeria, and former National Coordinator of the Alliance for Affordable Internet (A4AI), emphasised the importance of internet and broadband connectivity for Nigeria’s development:

“Access to reliable internet and broadband connectivity is the backbone of any nation’s digital economy. For a country like Nigeria, where technology has the potential to transform lives and drive sustainable growth, expanding broadband access is not just a luxury, but a necessity. It empowers individuals, strengthens educational systems, fuels innovation, and accelerates inclusive economic growth.”

Bosun Tijani, the minister expressed appreciation for ipNX’s commitment to Nigeria’s technological advancement and reiterated the Ministry’s dedication to creating an enabling environment for private sector participation in achieving universal broadband access.

ipNX Nigeria remains at the forefront of delivering cutting-edge broadband and ICT solutions, and this engagement underscores its unwavering dedication to supporting national development through technology-driven initiatives.

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