The Federal Government has launched the first of a planned 3,700 rural connectivity towers in Bende, a town in Abia State, as part of a nationwide effort to bring broadband to underserved communities.
The new tower, commissioned in Bende, will serve as a pilot site for the broader rollout, which aims to improve internet access across remote areas of the state and beyond.
Abia State, located in southeastern Nigeria, has long struggled with limited digital infrastructure, leaving many residents without reliable broadband services. The government’s initiative seeks to bridge this gap by deploying a network of towers that will provide high‑speed internet to rural households and businesses.
While the project is still in its early stages, the commissioning of the first tower marks a significant step toward expanding digital connectivity across Nigeria’s rural regions.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>