By PHILIP KORTAR, Info-Tech Reporter
Telecommunication Stakeholders in Benue State have been called upon to deepen cooperation, prioritize digital infrastructure development, and collectively work toward transforming the state into a leading digital hub that connects communities with the opportunities of the 21st century.
The Benue Digital Infrastructure Company (BDIC), made the call at the First Benue Telecommunication Stakeholders’ Summit, which successfully held on October 7, 2025 in Makurdi, under the theme, “Building a Connected Benue: Driving Digital Broadband Investment, Policy Coordination and Digital Inclusion.”
A communiqué signed by BDIC’s Chief Technology Officer (Infraco), Engr. Teryima Akaade, said the historic summit brought together key stakeholders across government agencies, telecommunications operators, investors, development partners, and the private sector to chart a collaborative course for accelerating digital broadband investment, policy coordination, and digital inclusion in Benue State.
According to the communiqué, which was made available to NATIONAL ACCORD on Tuesday, the summit underscored the critical importance of aligning policy, investment, regulation, and infrastructure management to foster sustainable broadband expansion and socio-economic development.
It added that the Benue Digital Infrastructure Company, as the State’s designated Special Purpose Vehicle, reaffirmed its commitment to providing cutting-edge, reliable digital infrastructure that supports innovation, enhances service delivery, and empowers every citizen of Benue State and beyond.
Participants at the summit acknowledged that the challenges of broadband deployment, right of way processing, and infrastructure protection required multi-sector collaboration, investment partnerships, and harmonized policy frameworks to unlock Benue’s full digital potential.
The BDIC also expressed appreciation to the Executive Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, the Deputy Governor, the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, members of the State Executive Council, representatives of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), and all the participants, for their invaluable contributions to this summit.
The company further reiterated its commitment to driving sustained broadband access, fostering digital inclusion, and building a prosperous future for Benue through innovation and strategic partnerships.
