Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Tijani Bosun with officials of China Industrial Bank recently
Strong indication has emerged on the possibility of seamless connection of underserved Nigerians in the nearest future if recent understanding between Nigeria and China Industrial Bank is anything to go by.
Otherwise, the Federal Government has received renewed support from China Industrial Bank (CIB) for the implementation of the Nigeria Universal Communication Access Project (NUCAP), a major digital infrastructure initiative designed to connect more than 20 million Nigerians living in underserved and unserved communities.
Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, disclosed this following a meeting with a delegation from the Chinese financial institution led by Peng Shuang.
According to Tijani in a statement posted on his X handle, the meeting reaffirmed CIB’s commitment to supporting NUCAP, a flagship project that aims to deploy 3,700 telecommunications towers across Nigeria to expand access to digital services and bridge the connectivity gap in remote communities.
The minister described NUCAP as a transformative initiative that will provide telecommunications infrastructure to previously unconnected areas, particularly rural and riverine communities where access to reliable communication services remains limited.
He noted that the project will establish a wholly green network of modern telecommunications towers, helping to extend connectivity and digital opportunities to millions of Nigerians currently excluded from the digital economy.
Tijani said CIB’s backing is significant as it marks the bank’s first investment in Nigeria and reflects growing international confidence in the country’s digital transformation agenda.
“The support demonstrates confidence in our vision of expanding meaningful connectivity for all Nigerians and building the digital foundations needed for inclusive economic growth,” he said.
The minister expressed optimism over the bank’s commitment to support the government’s target of delivering at least 1,000 telecommunications tower sites before the end of the year.
He added that the planned rollout would accelerate efforts to bring connectivity, economic opportunities and digital inclusion closer to millions of Nigerians, particularly those in hard-to-reach locations.
The NUCAP initiative is a key component of the Federal Government’s broader strategy to expand broadband penetration, strengthen digital infrastructure and ensure equitable access to communication services across the country.
