commission’s commitment to continually drive initiatives that accelerate broadband deployment to increase penetration and make internet connection readily available to telecom consumers.
Speaking on the theme of the event, “Technology Utilization and Innovation: Effects on SME Profitability and Productivity” in the context of the regulatory activities of the NCC, the EVC, represented by Assistant Director, Digital Economy, NCC, Paul Okeke, noted that the commission has been at the heart of providing the digital drive for transforming businesses and sustaining socio-economic activities in Nigeria.
While addressing the issue of challenges on digital literacy, Okeke informed the audience that the commission has strategic partnerships with various organizations including Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria which birthed initiatives such as Digital Economy Academy where business owners learn about security risks and online threats in a 12-course programme for three months.