MainOne has efficiently landed 2Africa’s 45,000kilometer subsea cable system and the most important cable on this planet at Qua Iboe, Akwa Ibom state thereby connecting Akwa Ibom State, and the opposite underserved/ unserved Areas in Nigeria with Europe, Asia and different components of Africa.
The touchdown of this 180 tbps capability submarine cable infrastructure will speed up the proliferation of 4G, 5G, in addition to fastened broadband accessibility in addition to supercharging digital transformation in essential sectors of the Nigeria’s economic system.
In keeping with the Regional Enterprise Head of MainOne, an Equinix Firm, Mr. Abayomi Adebanjo, the intention of the primary submarine cable touchdown system to a coastal state in Nigeria outdoors of Lagos and first within the Niger Delta Area is to offer broadband web capability to the underserved and unserved markets in Nigeria, democratize broadband entry in addition to present strong connectivity and technological developments, which is able to empower companies, academic establishments, well being care amenities, and different sectors to thrive within the digital age in addition to obtain their potential.
Adebanjo, defined that the touchdown of this revolutionary submarine cable infrastructure within the South-South area of Nigeria will guarantee cable range for the nation, thus aligning completely with the important thing success parameters outlined within the Nationwide Broadband Plan in addition to improve the nation’s digital infrastructure resiliency, safeguarding towards potential disruptions and guaranteeing uninterrupted connectivity for all Nigerian residents.
Taking cognisance of the developmental influence of the cable touchdown, the Akwa Ibom state Governor Pastor Umo Eno mentioned the monumental challenge will put the state on the map of ICT innovation, financial and technological advantages around the globe.
Eno reassured the folks of his readiness to associate with artistic entrepreneurship initiatives and help them to thrive.
He maintained that the Submarine cable would increase the know-how drive of the ARISE agenda of his administration, and known as on the youths to benefit from the infrastructure to discover their potential in Info and Communication Expertise, stressing that the fibre optic cable would offer a high-speed broadband infrastructure in Akwa Ibom State.
