Benjamin Kalu Launches 3,700 Towers for Digital Access
On October 16, 2026, Bende Federal Constituency was the launch point for the Federal Government's National Connectivity Programme, NUCAP, which aims to deploy 3,700 communication towers across Nigeria. The initiative, announced by Dr. Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, seeks to bridge the connectivity gap between urban and rural communities.
Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the administration's commitment to expanding digital infrastructure. Kalu highlighted that access to digital services should not be limited by geography, emphasizing the need for local community needs to influence national policy.
The project aims to provide essential services and opportunities to underserved populations, marking a significant step towards enhancing digital inclusion in Nigeria.
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