MTN Nigeria Communications Plc, has entered into a partnership with Landafrique Nigeria Limited, to deploy fibre-optic infrastructure connecting homes and businesses in Agbara Estate.
The move is in efforts to enhance broadband access and internet penetration nationwide, the service provider said in a statement.
The agreement was signed at a formal ceremony held at MTN Nigeria’s Headquarters in Ikoyi on Tuesday.
Parties present at the ceremony included MTN management led by the Chief Operating Officer (COO), Mazen Mroue; the General Manager, Enterprise Sales, Bukola Akande; and General Manager, Fixed Broadband, Onyinye Ikenna-Emeka.
Also on hand were the representatives from Landafrique Nigeria including the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Paulo Cruz; General Manager, Sales, Phillip Obih, and the General Manager, Agbara Estate Properties, Moshood Oyebode.
The installation of the MTN FibreNet Broadband in Agbara Estate will see to it that residents are always connected with incredible speeds, leading to increased performance either at work or at home.
The partnership spans 10 years, and covers the deployment of MTN FibreNet Broadband internet services with at least 5Mbps and internet throughput to each housing unit; as well as industrial and commercial units within the estate.
Commenting on the partnership, Mroue, said the technology allows for increased network performance, as well as higher speeds over a long distance. “At MTN, we believe that everyone deserves the benefits of a modern connected life.
“The installation of the MTN FibreNet Broadband in Agbara Estate will see to it that residents are always connected with incredible speeds, leading to increased performance either at work or at home.”
On his part, Cruz said: “We are excited about this partnership and we have full confidence that residents of Agbara Estate will enjoy faster and more reliable network connectivity following the deployment of MTN’s fibre-optic infrastructure within the estate.”
MTN is committed to improving internet penetration across Nigeria, and has recently revealed plans to invest $1.5 billion over the next three years to increase broadband across the country.
