Nigeria has signed an agreement with Equatorial Guinea to deploy subsea fibre-optic infrastructure.
Olusegun Dada, special assistant to the president on social
media, announced the development in a post on X on Monday.
Dada said the deal is aimed at boosting broadband
connectivity, digital communications, and cybersecurity cooperation across the
region.
“Nigeria has signed a deal with Equatorial Guinea to provide
subsea fibre‑optic infrastructure aimed at boosting broadband,
digital communications, and cybersecurity cooperation across the region,” he posted.
Speaking at the signing ceremony in Equatorial Guinea, Yusuf
Tuggar, minister of foreign affairs,
said the agreement on a subsea fibre-optic cable is to expand broadband
capacity, strengthen digital communications, and support regional cybersecurity
cooperation.
“Well, this is building on the visit of President Bola Ahmed
Tinubu to Guinea to visit his brother,” he said.
“And you will remember he was here in August of 2024 where
several agreements were signed. And this is reaping the benefits of signing an
agreement.
“The cable that is to be constructed is fiber optic cable
broadband. So she’s bringing digital communication. It’s a subsea cable, very
important, the linkages that we require in Africa to integrate our markets and
reap those benefits.”
He also said the engagement reinforces Nigeria’s commitment
to strengthening regional integration, enabling African-led digital solutions,
and supporting investor confidence through projects that expand connectivity,
resilience, and shared growth.
The minister said the agreement on principles was signed by
Backbone Connectivity Network Nigeria Ltd (BNC), represented by Ibrahim Dikko,
and Honorato Evita Oma, minister of
transport, telecommunications and artificial intelligence systems of Equatorial
Guinea, under the supervision of Gaudencio Mohaba, Equatorial Guinea’s first
deputy prime minister and minister for trade, business promotion and industry.
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