The
Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Udom Emmanuel, has said the
launch of 4G in Akwa Ibom State by leading telecoms operator, Airtel
Nigeria, will boost productivity and help
drive economic activities across the State, reports ITREALMS.
Speaking
at the formal unveiling of Airtel’s 4G Network in Uyo, the Governor
who was represented by his Secretary to the Government, Dr. Emmanuel
Ekuwem, said “4G is for productivity,
business growth, enhanced performance, ease of doing business and
speed.
“4G
is productivity in ubiquity and I must thank Airtel for modernizing its
network in Akwa Ibom and for rolling out 4G. I, therefore, urge
indigenes and residents of Akwa Ibom to use
this opportunity maximally because 4G is not for fun as it can drive
and speed up economic activities and productivity,” he said.
The
Deputy Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Moses Frank Ekpo, in his
submission, commended Airtel for its 4G network roll-out in Akwa Ibom,
noting that the government is committed to ensuring
a favourable, conducive and peaceful environment for businesses to
thrive.
“We
are pleased with Airtel’s network modernization programme and we are
happy to partner with Airtel on ICT and security. As you know, we
require technology to help us remain the most
peaceful State in Nigeria and we will collaborate with Airtel to
creating an enabling environment for all,” he said.
Also
speaking at the event, the Paramount Ruler of Uyo, Edidem Sylvanus Okon
(JP), revealed that he has been a loyal and happy customer of Airtel
for about 13 years and he felicitates
with the telecommunications services provider on its network
modernization programme in Akwa Ibom.
“The
Royal Palace uses the Airtel network for mobile Internet. And we are
happy that you have upgraded your network in Akwa Ibom State. We will
continue to collaborate with you and
other organizations to sustain the peace in Uyo as Airtel’s
Installations have never been vandalized in Uyo since it started
operations.”
The
colourful event to herald Airtel’s 4G services in Akwa Ibom held at the
EEMJM Hotel & Suites in Uyo, and it was attended by top government
officials and corporate elites.
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