The Honourable Minister of Communications and
Digital Economy, Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami has reiterated that building on the
fact that Information and Communications Technology (ICT) has leapfrogged Oil
and Gas in contribution to Nigeria's GDP, the Federal Government of Nigeria has
officially directed security agencies to protect telecom infrastructures
against vandalism, theft, hooliganism and other forms of negative vices.
Dr Pantami stated that the move is part of an effort
to create an enabling environment that can attract more Foreign Direct
Investment (FDI) and drive a Digital Economy for a Digital Nigeria.
The young, energetic and vibrant Minister made this
disclosure on Sunday, 26th January, 2020 while making his remarks
during the Premier of Airtel Touching Lives Season 5 which was held in Lagos,
Nigeria.
The Honourable Minister also informed the gathering
that the Issue of Right of Way (RoW) has been resolved following his systematic
approach of addressing the Nigerian State Governors collectively in a bid to
accelerate broadband penetration in Nigeria, cleanse the sector out of
corruption and position it on the path of progress.
The Honourable Minister also commended Airtel
Nigeria for its initiative to give back to society as part of its Corporate
Social Responsibility (CSR).
Dr Pantam maintained that givers never lack. He
said, " the Benefits of Corporate Social Responsibility Include:
1. Brand Recognition;
2. Improved Reputation of the Company;
3. Improved Image and
4. Customer Loyalty
Present at the gathering was the Vice President of
Nigeria, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, the Vice President of Ghana, represented by the
Ghana Minister for Monitoring and Evaluation, the Executive Governor of Lagos
State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Ooni of Ife: Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi among
others.
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