The Nigerian Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) Ltd has been recognised as the premier agency driving the Federal Government’s connectivity initiatives in both rural and urban areas across Nigeria.
This accolade was presented by the managing director of INQ, Mr. Ifeanyi Akosionu during a courtesy visit to the NIGCOMSAT Headquarters in Abuja, where he met with the managing director and CEO of NIGCOMSAT Ltd., Mrs. Jane Egerton-Idehen.
Akosionu emphasised NIGCOMSAT’s unique capability to achieve the Federal Government’s connectivity goals, particularly in rural regions. He acknowledged the numerous developmental gaps in Nigeria but expressed optimism about the partnership with NIGCOMSAT, as both entities are committed to enhancing digital connectivity in the most remote parts of the nation and the continent. “I am proud to embark on this journey with a highly reputable public sector partner under the exemplary leadership of Mrs. Jane Nkechi Egerton-Idehen,” he stated.
In response, Egerton-Idehen expressed her enthusiasm for the partnership with INQ Nigeria Ltd, highlighting NIGCOMSAT’s potential to significantly improve connectivity for Nigerian citizens and the broader continent. She noted that the market is ripe for such collaboration, marking a promising beginning.
The MD/CEO reiterated the importance of maintaining focus and commitment to achieving their shared goals.
Aisha Bantam, head of corporate affairs at NIGCOMSAT, stated that INQ prides itself on being a global leader in providing cutting-edge solutions, offering innovative, business-relevant services in Edge AI, IoT Fabric, SND/NFV for edge cloud, Secure Access Services Edge and Elastic Edge.
NIGCOMSAT Ltd, in turn, is a leading communication satellite operator in Africa, managing the NigComSat-1R, a quad-band satellite.
