The Nigerian government has announced plans to build 7,000 telecom towers across rural areas to improve connectivity. Speaking at the International Submarine Cable Resilience Summit in Abuja, Dr. Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, confirmed that the Federal Executive Council (FEC) approved the initiative as part of a broader effort to close the digital divide.
The government also plans to strengthen subsea cable systems and continue the deployment of 90,000 km of fiber-optic cables. Tijani emphasized the importance of providing quality telecom services, particularly to underserved areas, aligning with the administration’s focus on digital inclusion and economic growth.
The summit, organized by Nigeria’s Ministry of Communications, ITU, and ICPC, brought together global delegates who pledged to boosting subsea cable resilience through international cooperation and investment. Minister Tijani reaffirmed Nigeria’s central role in shaping global efforts to protect digital infrastructure and enhance resilience.
(Back, L-R: Karim Ndiaye, Barbara Martinson and Kweku Frempong)
(Front,L-R: Kenneth Ashigbey and Fritz Dzeklo)
The new Managing Director of Helios Towers Ghana, Mr. Kweku Frempong, has highlighted the immense importance of increased collaboration between the regulator of the telecommunications industry (NCA), the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations and the players within the ecosystem.
He made the remarks in the company of other leading executives of Helios Towers (Fritz Dzeklo, Regional CEO – West, Central & Southern Africa, Barbara Martinson -Head, Legal & Regulatory, Helios Towers, Ghana and Karim Ndiaye -Managing Director, Helios Towers, Senegal), when they paid a courtesy call on the Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications in Accra, Ghana, on Tuesday February 4, 2025.
The occasion was used to introduce Mr. Frempong, who took over as Managing Director from Mr. Angelo Govina, effective Monday February 3, 2025.
On his part the CEO of the Chamber Ing. Dr. Kenneth Ashigbey welcomed the new Managing Director and pledged the Chambers’ support, and wished him well as he takes over one of the leading infrastructure companies in Ghana.
During the interaction, which took place at the premises of the Chamber in Cantonments Accra, the group also discussed the opportunities available to improve the ecosystem for all of Ghanaians and businesses, especially as there is a new administration in place, as well as a new sector Minister and NCA Director General.
About Helios Towers
Helios Towers is a leading independent telecommunications infrastructure company, having established one of the most extensive tower portfolios across Africa. It builds, owns and operates telecom passive infrastructure, providing services to mobile network operators.
Helios Towers owns and operates over 14,000 telecommunication tower sites in nine countries across Africa and the Middle East.
Helios Towers pioneered the model in Africa of buying towers that were held by single operators and providing services utilising the tower infrastructure to the seller and other operators. This allows wireless operators to outsource non-core tower-related activities, enabling them to focus their capital and managerial resources on providing higher quality services more cost-effectively.
