"The purpose of Digitization is to make service available to the average person. As more and more Nigerians ‘move’ online, the problem of connectivity comes to the fore.
All the fiber links we have today were focused on Corporates. Telcos weren't investing in [the] last mile but today the need for [the] last mile is more important because of demand from individuals at home.
Despite COVID-19 - I think there’s funding available for viable startups. 25% of Fortune 500 Companies were born in crisis. A VC friend of mine tells me this is the busiest period for him. If you are building something that makes - money is always available where return is clear.
People like MTN don't need any help to expand their infrastructure." - Collins Onuegbu, EVC, Signal Alliance & Director, LAN
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