He noted that there were about 20 million rural dwellers without access to benefit from such facilities.
“Yesterday at 8:00 p.m., there was a very important meeting of the coalition we’re putting together to ensure that President Tinubu goes back to Lagos,” Mr El-Rufai said.
Mr Tijani said this when he led ministry officials on a courtesy visit to Governor Peter Mbah in Enugu on Thursday.
According to her, the digital licensing regime will also allow applicants to track and know the status of their licences and get digital certificates.
Mr Rijani said that the initiative would boost the nation’s digital economy.
According to Mr Tijani, a strong digital economy relies on skilled individuals and trust.
The minister said that the federal government would no longer leave investments in infrastructure in the sector to private companies alone.
Mr Tijani said this on Friday in Abuja. He said a fibre optic network was being laid across the country.
Mr Tijani added that the digitisation will empower local entrepreneurs and businesses while promoting inclusive development in the country.
The minister stressed the importance of technology and innovation in enhancing national productivity
