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Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Stakeholders canvass value of Internet density for national development
As part of its contribution to the development of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in the country, Digital Jewels has held the 43rd edition of its monthly Information Value Chain (IVC) Breakfast Forum titled “Enabling Internet Ubiquity in Nigeria”.
The session which had experienced ICT professionals in attendance addressed key enablers and inhibitors for unleashing internet accessibility on a mass scale; and highlighted inherent opportunities and accompanying threats to internet penetration in the country.
In her presentation titled “Enabling Internet Ubiquity in Nigeria: Our vision, accomplishments and Challenges”, Funke Opeke, the Managing Director/CEO of Main One Cable Company who was the guest speaker, said for internet service to be prevalent, it must be affordable, accessible, reliable, sustainable and available in every facet of life including education, government, commerce, media and entertainment, as well as healthcare services.
