“The development of broadband services in Nigeria is key to the continued growth of the telecommunications industry in the country and will boost shareholders’ confidence in the country’s market,” said MTN Nigeria CEO Brett Goschen wrote in a paper.
Goschen argued that the Internet would be vital in attracting much-needed foreign investment into the country and could propel the country forward based on an improved Internet.
The paper, which was published in full on Monday 24 October 2011,entitled “The Future of Telecommunications: Ten Years Ahead,” provides an overview of the industry over the past decades, and notes the increase in penetration countrywide, but also says that the telecom sector over the coming decade will largely depend on Nigeria’s ability to move forward on Internet development.
In the paper, Goschen urges all companies, including MTN, to look for ways of increasing accessibility, affordability, availability for the service and raising public awareness about Internet in the country.
“There is much room for growth,” said Goschen.
” Nigeria must be willing to make the effort to bring the Internet to rural areas,” concludes Goschen.
David Eto
