The grant will enable Main One to evaluate the technical and financial feasibility of extending 300 miles of undersea fibre optic cabling and supporting infrastructure between two of the country’s most important commercial centres.
Speaking at the signing ceremony of the initiative, USTDA Regional Director for sub-Saharan Africa, Paul Marin, said the project is important as it will help promote the drive for internet pentration in the country.
“This project is an important example of Main One’s commitment to bring high-speed broadband access to Africa. We are proud to be supporting Main One in their efforts to provide the infrastructure for broad-based economic growth in Nigeria,” he said. Marin was represented by the United States of America (USA) Consul General, Jeffrey Hawkins on the occasion.
Chief Executive Officer of Main One, Funke Opeke, said the grant will deepen the provision of broadband services in the Niger Delta region and boost the economy of the region. “We are appreciative to the USTDA for this important grant aimed at furthering the development of broadband services and economic development in the oil-producing Niger Delta region,” she said.
The grant was signed by Hawkins on behalf of USTDA and Opeke for Main One, at the residence of the Hawkins.
- The Nation