By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja –
Nigeria and Nokia Solutions and Networks Nigeria, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), for the training of young Nigerians on latest 4G/ 5G radio and transmission technologies.
The MoU was signed earlier this week with the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijanni, the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, leading the Nigerian team
Under the MoU, which was signed at the Nigerian Communications Commission’s Digital Parks, Nokia Nigeria would be setting up a fully functional 5G/4G test lab, leveraging their latest radio and transmission technologies.
This collaboration advances the vision to enhance the capacity and skills-set of Nigerians, by equipping them with contemporary skills and knowledge needed to adapt to the rapidly evolving telecommunications industry.
In tune with the Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy’s goal to drive digital literacy and build a pipeline of technical talents across Nigeria, Nokia Nigeria would also set up an Entrepreneur Learning Programme where it would deliver high-quality vocational trainings to 200 Nigerian students chosen from across the six geo political zones of Nigeria.
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