ICT development: Ekiti commences laying of fibre optic cable

In the bid to actualise the Ekiti Digital Transformation Programme of
the Governor Kayode Fayemi administration, the state government would
commence the laying of fibre optic cables in designated areas of the
state this week.
Governor Fayemi will be performing the ground-breaking ceremony of the Phase 1 of the optical fibre cable laying project for Ado-Ekiti, the state capital, on Tuesday.
The project, which is an outcome of the MOU signed between the Ekiti
State Government and IPNX Nigeria Limited in June 2013, is in line
with government’s initiative of transforming Ekiti State into a
digital state.
The laying of the fibre optic cable, which is expected to enhance
effective internet connectivity in the state, is expected to last for
eight weeks.
Fibre optics cable is the fastest means of transmitting data.
A single strand of fibre cable can transmit up to 100 gigabits per
sec, making it possible to simultaneously carry video, internet and
telephone calls.
Due to its capacity for almost limitless data speed, fibre-optics is
the true enabler of broadband services.
With the infrastructure of fibre optics based broadband being
available in Ekiti State, the foundation is being laid for a
transformation in the way Ekiti residents live, work, do business and
play.
The first phase will cover about 8km from the Government Data Centre
to Tantalizer, Fajuyi Park, Bank Road, State Secretariat, GRA/Onigari
and Christ’s School axis.
Essential services that will be provided via the fibre cable in the
areas covered include: high speed internet access to home and offices
at an affordable price; Wi-fi hotspot at Fajuyi Park; telephone call
services; Video Conferencing; Cable TV on demand (with many channels);
Safe city security cameras; e-Education; and e-Health.