NCC PARTNERS NOKIA TO EMPOWER YOUNG NIGERIANS WITH 4G/5G SKILLS 10-05-24
By Sadiq Aminu The Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Nokia Solutions and Networks Nigeria to train young Nigerians on the latest 4G and 5G radio and transmission technologies at the Nigerian Communications Commission’s Digital Parks.
NCC, disclosed on its official X handle that the EVC, led by the Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijanni, signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Nokia earlier this week.
According to the tweet, this means that Nokia Nigeria will be setting up a fully functional 5G/4G test lab, leveraging their latest radio and transmission technologies.
This collaboration, according to NCC, 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.
The Commission said the development was 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.
NCC added that Nokia Nigeria would also set up an Entrepreneurship Learning Programme where it would deliver high-quality vocational training to 200 Nigerian students chosen from across the six geopolitical zones of Nigeria.