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The federal government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Nokia Solutions and Networks Nigeria to train youths on the latest fourth-generation (4G) and fifth-generation (5G) radio and transmission technologies.

In a post on X on Thursday, Aminu Maida, chief executive officer (CEO) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), said the MoU was signed earlier this week and was led by Bosun Tijani, minister of communications, innovation and digital economy.

According to Maida, this partnership aligns with the vision to strengthen the capabilities and skillsets of Nigerians by providing them with the modern skills and knowledge required to thrive in the constantly evolving telecommunications sector.

“Earlier this week, led by the Honorable Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. @bosuntijani, I signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Nokia Solutions and Networks Nigeria, to train young Nigerians on latest 4G/ 5G radio and transmission technologies at the Nigerian Communications Commission’s [@NgComCommission] Digital Parks,” Maida said.

“Nokia Nigeria would be setting up a fully functional 5G/4G test lab, leveraging their latest radio and transmission technologies.

“This collaboration advances our vision to enhance the capacity and skills-set of Nigerians, by equipping them with contemporary skills and knowledge needed to adapt to the rapidly evolving telecommunications industry.”

He said Nokia Nigeria would also establish an entrepreneurship learning programme aimed at providing high-quality vocational training to 200 Nigerian students selected from all six geopolitical zones of the country.

Maida added that this initiative is in line with the ministry of communications’ goal to promote digital literacy and build a pipeline of technical talents across Nigeria.