FG laments effect of poor communication network in hinterlands

The Federal Government has expressed concern over the adverse impact of inadequate communication networks on healthcare access and economic prosperity in rural areas. During a recent event in Bende LGA of Abia State, Minister of Communication, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, emphasized the challenges faced by rural residents due to weak network signals.

He revealed that the government's motivation for constructing 3,700 telecommunication tower masts nationwide was the urgent need to address these issues. Tijani highlighted the critical role of dependable communication systems in emergency situations, where timely medical assistance could make all the difference. In Bende, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, expressed his support for the project, attributing it to the community's long-standing struggles.

Kalu credited Governor Alex Otti, of the Labour Party, for facilitating the initiative and appealed to Bende traditional rulers to safeguard the tower from potential vandalism. Kalu also criticized certain governors for impeding opposition parties from initiating projects in their states, emphasizing the importance of equitable access to development opportunities.