From right: Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah and Executive Vice Chairman/CEO, NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida shortly after signing the 15-year lease agreement at the Government House in Enugu, capital of Enugu State.

The Nigerian Communications Commission NCC, has formally signed 15-year operational lease agreement with the Enugu State Government for the NCC’s Digital Industrial Park and Learning Centre, the Digital Bridge Institute DBI based in the state.

The Enugu partnership adds to a growing list of NCC-backed infrastructure and education projects aimed at bridging Nigeria’s digital divide across states of the federation.

According to a statement by the spokesperson of the Commission, Mrs. Nnenna Ukoha, the signing ceremony was witnessed by the Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of the NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida, alongside members of the Commission’s Board and Management.

She noted that the agreement formalises the operational handover of the facility, positioning it as a hub for digital skills development and industrial innovation in the South East region.

It was gathered that beyond the signing ceremony, the NCC’s delegation also visited the Enugu Smart School Initiative, a programme integrating technology into classroom teaching and learning to prepare students for a digitally driven economy.

The initiative is designed to equip young Nigerians with the technological competencies needed to compete in an increasingly digital job market, sources close to the visit confirmed.

The Commission said it is committed to supporting initiatives that expand digital inclusion, strengthen innovation, and develop the talent required to drive Nigeria’s digital transformation agenda.