NIGCOMSAT trains Enugu youths to boost digital capacity

The Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited has trained 120 young people in Enugu State in Very Small Aperture Terminal installation, configuration, and maintenance as part of its nationwide initiative to expand last-mile connectivity and accelerate Nigeria’s digital transformation.

The five-day capacity-building programme, themed “Strengthening Last-Mile Connectivity: VSAT Capacity Building for Enugu State Communities,” was held in Enugu in collaboration with the Enugu SME Centre and the Office of Digital Economy & MSMEs.

Speaking at the opening ceremony on Monday, Managing Director/CEO of NIGCOMSAT Ltd, Mrs Jane Egerton-Idehen—represented by the Head of Sales, Ibiye Ukoko—said the programme aligns with NIGCOMSAT’s mandate to bridge Nigeria’s digital divide and deliver secure, affordable satellite-based connectivity to underserved communities.

“This training reflects our commitment to building a digitally empowered, future-ready Enugu State,” Egerton-Idehen said. “By equipping these youths with VSAT skills, we are strengthening the State’s capacity to deploy satellite connectivity across communities where terrestrial infrastructure is weak or nonexistent.”

She emphasized that NIGCOMSAT, operators of the NigComSat-1R satellite, remain a backbone of national digital infrastructure and a key driver of Nigeria’s Digital Economy Policy, National Broadband Plan, and ICT Infrastructure Development Roadmap.

According to her, satellite technology continues to play a critical role in expanding broadband access nationwide. “We deliver high-availability internet to remote areas, provide backhaul services for telecom operators, and support critical sectors—from banking and education to security and public institutions,” she explained.