Huawei Technologies Commits to Supporting Nigeria’s Digital Transformation Efforts
Huawei Technologies has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Nigeria’s digital transformation initiatives through its innovative programs, including the DigiTruck initiative.
The company made this commitment during President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent visit to Huawei’s Research Centre in Beijing, China, where key discussions on enhancing digital literacy and talent development in Nigeria took place.
During the meeting, Mr. Liang Hua, Chairman of the Board of Directors at Huawei, commended President Tinubu for recognizing digital technology as a critical driver of economic growth.
“This is very encouraging for us,” Liang stated.
“Huawei is fully prepared to offer its ICT expertise and become a reliable partner of the Nigerian government to support the country in achieving its policy objectives and furthering its digital, intelligent, and low-carbon development.”
He further elaborated that the DigiTruck initiative, a mobile ICT classroom launched by Huawei, would complement Nigeria’s Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy in training 3 million technical talents (3MTT).
“It will equip the country’s young population with the skills necessary for present and future economic opportunities,” Liang added.
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The DigiTruck is designed to enhance digital literacy in underserved communities by providing mobile classrooms equipped with advanced technology, including computers, internet connectivity, and tailored educational materials.
Huawei plans to deploy the DigiTruck across 10 Nigerian states annually, aiming to train at least 3,000 students each year.
Mr. Chris Lu, CEO of Huawei Nigeria, also highlighted the company’s support for Nigeria’s National Talent Export Programme (NATEP).
“In the future, we hope to continuously develop the Network Operations Center (NOC) and expand its capacity so that it can meet the requirements of more African markets, thus facilitating more Nigerian technology talents in serving overseas markets,” Lu said.
During the tour of Huawei’s Research Centre, President Tinubu and his delegation were introduced to Huawei’s latest innovations in e-government, smart education, smart grid, and solar power—technologies that have the potential to significantly enhance public services, digital governance, and Nigeria’s inclusive development agenda.
Additionally, Huawei announced plans to establish a joint photovoltaic (PV) test lab with Nigeria’s Rural Electrification Agency (REA) to advance the country’s digital and low-carbon development goals.
Huawei Technologies, a Chinese multinational company headquartered in Shenzhen, is recognized as one of the world’s leading providers of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices. The company has played a significant role in the development of Nigeria’s telecommunications infrastructure, contributing substantially to the country’s ICT sector over the years.
