Katsina State Launches Fibre Optic Market for Investors

Katsina State has initiated efforts to attract investment by opening its fibre optic market, as announced during a sensitization workshop themed “Creating an Enabling Investment Environment for Fibre Optics Deployment and Connectivity.” The workshop, attended by telecom operators, internet service providers, regulators, and other stakeholders, was led by Alhaji Ibrahim Tukur Jikamshi, the Director-General of the Katsina State Investment Promotion Agency (KIPA). Jikamshi stated that fibre optic infrastructure is essential for attracting investment and improving business competitiveness.

He emphasized the need for last-mile connectivity across the state's 34 local government areas and highlighted that the state government has already invested in fibre infrastructure. The ultimate goal is to ensure affordable internet services for businesses, institutions, and households.

Katsina State's Deputy Governor, Faruk Lawal Jobe, affirmed the government's commitment to exploring the opportunities presented by fibre optics for economic development.