The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Nokia Solutions and Networks Nigeria, to train young Nigerians on latest 4G/5G radio and transmission technologies at the Nigerian Communications Commission’s Digital Parks.
The Executive Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maina disclosed this via a post on his X handle. He said the training will be held nationwide at the Commission’s Digital Parks.
Under the MoU, Maid said Nokia Nigeria would also be setting up a fully functional 5G/4G test lab, leveraging their latest radio and transmission technologies.
“This collaboration advances our 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,” Maida said.
200 students to be trained
In addition to the above, Nokia will establish a center to train 200 Nigerian students to boost digital literacy in the country, according to the NCC EVC.
“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, Nokia Nigeria would also set up an Entrepreneur Learning Program where it would deliver high-quality vocational training to 200 Nigerian students chosen from across the six geo-political zones of Nigeria,” the NCC boss added.
Through the National Digital Economy Policy and Strategy (NDEPS), which is being implemented by different government agencies, including the NCC, Nigeria aims to achieve 90% digital literacy by 2030.
Culled from ITEdge News