Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited has trained 120 young people in Enugu State in Very Small Aperture Terminal installation, configuration, and maintenance, as part of a wider national effort to strengthen last-mile connectivity and deepen digital participation across underserved communities. The five-day programme, held in collaboration with the Enugu SME Centre and the State’s Office of Digital Economy and MSMEs, focused on equipping participants with hands-on technical skills that support Nigeria’s push toward a more digitally inclusive economy.
At the opening session, the organisation’s leadership explained that the initiative aligns with its broader mandate to close Nigeria’s digital divide and extend secure, affordable satellite-based connectivity to remote areas where traditional infrastructure remains weak. They noted that satellite technology continues to serve as a crucial backbone for national broadband expansion, delivering high-availability internet to isolated communities, supporting backhaul services for telecom operators, and powering essential services such as banking, education, security, and government operations.
According to the agency, Enugu stands to gain significantly from improved satellite coverage, with direct benefits for e-governance, digital learning, telemedicine, and the operations of small businesses that increasingly rely on stable connectivity. The training was described as a strategic step toward building a workforce capable of deploying satellite solutions across the State, ensuring that young people are not only users of digital services but also active contributors to Nigeria’s satellite and ICT ecosystem. The organisers emphasised that the newly trained participants would be better positioned to support connectivity projects across Enugu and beyond, creating new pathways for entrepreneurship and technical employment.
A representative of the Enugu State Government commended the agency for investing in the State’s digital growth, noting that the programme aligns with the administration’s commitment to building a future-ready workforce. He described the training as an entry point to broader opportunities in a fast-growing ICT services sector and encouraged participants to take full advantage of a skill set that remains in high demand across Nigeria. He added that strengthening digital capacity is essential to the State’s long-term ambitions, particularly as connectivity continues to shape economic competitiveness and the viability of MSMEs in an increasingly technology-driven marketplace.
