President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has welcomed Airtel Nigeria’s investment in telecommunications infrastructure, describing the company’s Open Network initiative as a reflection of the growing investment opportunities created by his administration’s economic reforms.
Tinubu said the reforms were designed to build a stronger, more productive and prosperous Nigeria by creating an enabling environment for businesses to invest, expand operations and generate opportunities for Nigerians.
The President, in a statement on Sunday, specifically commended Airtel Nigeria for deploying more than 1,050 new network sites, including 657 5G sites, as part of efforts to expand telecommunications coverage across the country.
He noted that improved connectivity would strengthen business operations, expand access to education and enable more Nigerians to participate in the country’s growing digital economy.
According to him, investments in digital infrastructure remain critical to unlocking Nigeria’s economic potential and ensuring that the benefits of technological advancement reach more communities.
Tinubu said his administration was also strengthening regulatory oversight, protecting consumers and widening digital access through initiatives such as the provision of free daily data for eligible students to access educational resources.
He, however, challenged telecommunications operators to translate the opportunities created by government policies into better services for consumers.
The President urged operators to improve network coverage, minimise service disruptions and deliver more reliable telecommunications services, particularly in underserved communities.
He stressed that Nigeria’s economic prosperity agenda must extend beyond major cities to every part of the country.
“Our prosperity drive must reach every part of Nigeria,” Tinubu declared, reiterating his administration’s commitment to creating the conditions necessary for sustained investment, economic expansion and inclusive growth.
