Abia State Governor Alex Otti has announced a strategic partnership with MTN Nigeria aimed at transforming the state into a leading digitally-enabled economy.
On Tuesday, Otti shared photos from the visit of MTN delegates on Instagram, revealing that the telecom’s chief executive officer Karl Toriola led the delegation.
The highlight of the visit was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between both parties.
According to the governor, the partnership had been in the works since the early days of his administration in 2023 and is designed to drive youth empowerment, efficient governance and socio-economic growth.
“Key highlights of the collaboration included: statewide 3G broadband access to connect every Abian at the minimum, dedicated cloud computing services for enhanced government efficiency, a digital marketplace for merchants in Aba, Umuahia, Ohafia, and other commercial hubs, device ownership schemes for civil servants, and 4G and 5G network expansion across principal cities,” Otti wrote.
He added that MTN also introduced an Aba-brand e-commerce platform – a fully-funded initiative to help local businesses reach global markets at no cost.
“I sincerely appreciate MTN Nigeria for partnering with Abia State in this forward-thinking initiative,” Otti said. “The partnership paves the way for a robust digital economy, shaping a future of endless possibilities for our people.”
MTN Nigeria is one of the country’s leading telecommunications companies, providing voice, data and fintech services to millions of subscribers.
It is a subsidiary of the South Africa-based MTN Group, which operates in several countries across Africa and the Middle East.
