7.2.2
Objectives
i.
To facilitate and support development of efficient and secure nationwide ICT
infrastructure that will support national broadband connectivity and accelerate
socio-economic development;
ii.
To connect all Federal & State networks to a National fiber backbone; and
iii.
To provide reliable, accessible, secure and reasonably priced ICT connectivity
to national and international ICT Infrastructure.
7.2.3
Strategies
The Government will:
i.
Encourage the upgrading and expansion of ICT infrastructure;
ii.
Support the accelerated deployment of fiber optic and wireless backbone
infrastructure that ensures high bandwidth availability, and universal access
throughout the country;
iii.
Encourage the development and interconnection of all National Databases;
iv.
Coordinate the integration of national e-Government network infrastructure
and services;
v.
Ensure appropriate security for ICT infrastructure nationwide;
vi.
Advocate the acceleration of the ongoing power sector reforms which are
critical to the development of the ICT industry;
vii.
Facilitate expedient access to Rights of Way (ROW) over public land, and
access to other state-owned infrastructural resources; and
viii.
Provide institutional support for addressing the incidence of multiple taxation
and regulation in the ICT sector.
7.3
Internet and Broadband
Internet and Broadband have been globally acknowledged as a critical pillar for
transformation to a knowledge-based economy. It is also widely acknowledged that
broadband infrastructure is an enabler for economic and social growth in the digital
economy. Broadband has the potential of enabling entire new industries, and
introducing significant efficiencies into education delivery, health care provision,
energy management, public safety, government/citizen interaction, and the overall
organization and dissemination of knowledge, and distribution of wealth.
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