An announcement by the State Authorities stated the MoU, was signed throughout the 2024 GITEX International Summit, which resulted in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on Friday, October 18th, 2024.
Talking after the signing, Governor Alia described the transfer as a step in direction of making Benue a very digital atmosphere.
“This partnership with EVNT Applied sciences is a vital step in direction of realizing our imaginative and prescient of a very digital Benue. It’s about creating alternatives, empowering our individuals, and laying the groundwork for sustained financial development.”
On his half, the founder and Chairman of EVNT Applied sciences, Hamad Al Saleh, promised the agency’s readiness to convey expertise experience within the state.
The software program Engineer assured additional that, he was going to make sure Benue turns into a mannequin for digital transformation in Nigeria and past.
“We’re excited to convey our experience to Benue. Collectively, we are able to make Benue a mannequin for digital transformation in Nigeria and past.”
Apart from Infrastructure Growth, the partnership equally targets Expertise Coaching and Capability Constructing, Digital Utility Growth, in addition to Digital Coverage Formulation and Technique.
The implementation of the partnership is anticipated to start inside 90 days, with each events devoted to delivering significant progress.
The Governor was accompanied by the Managing Director/CEO, Benue Digital Infrastructure Firm PLC (BDIC), Terwase Gbande, the Honourable Commissioner for Communications, Expertise and Digital Economic system, Hon. Kwaghgba Amande, in addition to the Principal Particular Assistant (PSA) to the Governor on ICT and New Media, Angula Bishop Reuben.
