Following the launch of Airtel’s ICT initiative four weeks ago, the programme, which is targeted at driving ICT usage in rural communities across the country – is now underway in rural communities in the West Region.
Airtel’s ICT Rural programme dubbed “Boost ICT Usage in Rural Areas” is intended to empower rural dwellers with basic ICT skills, enabling them to use smartphones and tablets to surf the World Wide Web and connect with friends and family members via the Internet.
Thus far, the initiative has crisscrossed several rural communities and interior towns in the South East, South-South and South Delta parts of the country.
According to Airtel: “The West phase of the programme will be implemented in different areas in the region ranging from Iseyin Town in Oyo, Ido-Osi Town in Ekiti and Ipetu-Modu community in Osun State. People living in or visiting the designated locations in the states will be enlightened and empowered through the ‘Boost ICT Usage in Rural Areas.”
The Airtel ICT campaign is also expected to hold in communities in Abuja, Nassarawa, Adamawa, Borno, Kebbi, Zamfara, Kaduna and Niger States between 8th of October to 29th of October this year.
Staff Writer
