NIGCOMSAT VSAT training equips 120 Enugu youths with satellite connectivity skills to strengthen last-mile internet access and digital infrastructure.
Enugu, 25 November 2025
The Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited has trained 120 young people in Enugu State in Very Small Aperture Terminal installation, configuration, and maintenance as part of its nationwide drive to expand last-mile connectivity and accelerate Nigeria’s digital transformation.
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The five-day capacity-building programme, titled “Strengthening Last-Mile Connectivity: VSAT Capacity Building for Enugu State Communities,” was held in collaboration with the Enugu SME Centre and the Office of Digital Economy & MSMEs.
Speaking at the opening ceremony on Monday, Managing Director/CEO of NIGCOMSAT Ltd, Mrs Jane Egerton-Idehen, represented by the Head of Sales, Ibiye Ukoko, said the initiative aligns with the organisation’s mandate to bridge Nigeria’s digital divide.
“This training reflects our commitment to building a digitally empowered, future-ready Enugu State,” Egerton-Idehen said.
“By equipping these youths with VSAT skills, we are strengthening the State’s capacity to deploy satellite connectivity across communities where terrestrial infrastructure is weak or nonexistent.”
She stressed that NIGCOMSAT, operators of the NigComSat-1R satellite, remains a backbone of national digital infrastructure and a key driver of the country’s Digital Economy Policy, National Broadband Plan, and ICT Infrastructure Development Roadmap.
“Satellite technology continues to play a critical role in expanding broadband access nationwide.
We deliver high-availability internet to remote areas, provide backhaul services for telecom operators, and support critical sectors—from banking and education to security and public institutions,” Egerton-Idehen added.
Representing the Enugu State Government, Mr Salem Emmanuel, Senior Programmes Manager at the Enugu SME Centre, praised NIGCOMSAT for investing in the State’s digital development.
Speaking on behalf of the Special Adviser to the Governor on MSMEs and Digital Economy, Arinze Chilo-Offiah, Emmanuel described the programme as “a strategic step toward empowering the State’s youth with globally competitive digital skills.”
“This programme is more than training; it is a gateway to future opportunities,” he said.
“Under the leadership of Governor Peter Mbah, Enugu remains committed to bridging the digital divide and building a workforce ready for tomorrow’s digital economy.”
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Participants were urged to embrace the training fully, with organisers emphasising that the skills acquired would prepare them for emerging opportunities in Nigeria’s fast-growing connectivity and ICT services sector.
