Ibezim flags off GEFAS mobile tech hub, expands free Solution WiFi access - ITREALMS

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The Geeks & Founders Alliance for Soludo (GEFAS) has taken another bold step in supporting Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo’s vision of a smart, connected Anambra with the official launch of its Mobile Tech Hub- a custom-built bus bringing free WiFi directly to the people.

Fully equipped with high-speed internet, voice and data services, and backup power, the GEFAS Mobile Tech Hub can connect up to 3,000 people at rallies, campaign grounds, and public spaces: expanding the Solution WiFi initiative already live at over 26 locations across Anambra.

Elections: Nigerian Army flags off Python Dance III @FCT - ITREALMS

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The Guards Brigade of the Nigerian Army has flagged off Operation Python Dance (EGWU EKE) III in the Federal Capital Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, ahead of the General Elections starting February 16, reports ITREALMS.

Speaking at the Flag off ceremony, on Wednesday held  at the Guards Brigade Step-up Headquarters Kuje, Abuja, the Minister of FCT, Muhammed Musa Bello said the essence of the exercise is to secure FCT and it's environs against all forms of crime and to create a conducive atmosphere for the conduct the 2019 general elections.

The minister while noting that security challenges has been on the increase since the arrival of the elections, however expressed confidence in the operation python dance to guarantee a peaceful environment for the elections.

"2019 general elections has arrived and our security challenges are also increasing. But I have no doubt that with what we are witnessing today elections will come and go peacefully and we will continue to operate as one nation in the objective that unite us together.

"I also note that this exercise is not targeting any individual or group, but to create a condusive atmosphere for the conduct of the forth coming 2019 general elections where every law abiding citizens will exercise his or her Democratic right freely." He said.

The minister therefore charged the civilian populace to accept the troops into their various communities and provide them with the needed information and any other support they need to do their job effectively.

He also assured the Guards Brigade as well as all other military and paramilitary agencies within the territory of his to enable them discharge their constitutional role in the right way and manner.

Earlier, The Commanding Officer, Guards Brigade, Brig. Gen. Umar Musa  speaking at the ceremony informed that the exercise is in preparation against any security challenge that may arise before, during or after the 2019 General Elections.

He noted that the build up to 2019 General Elections has witnessed  an upsurge of security challenges such as stockpiling of arms by criminal groups, formation of militias and violence induced by political activities is on the rise. 

He said, "These challenges coupled with other security threats across the country such as terrorism, militancy. kidnapping and banditry portend that dissident groups and criminal elements could cash in on the situation to perpetrate large scale violence before, during or after the 2019 General Elections.

Umaru assured that the exercise will rid the FCT and environs of criminal element that would likely cause havoc, while charging all law abiding citizens to go about their normal activities without any form of fear.

" I want to assure you that the officers and men of the Guards Brigade are ever ready to the responsibility of protecting the seat of government and FCT in general, and are ready to make all sacrifices needed in carrying out these tasks. 

"Our troops will discharge this tasks within the confines of the law and operate within the Rules of engagement and code if conflict for military operations." Umar said.

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NCC flags off Year of Nigerian Telecom Consumer in Lagos

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The apex telecom regulator in country, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has flagged off the 2017 Year of Nigerian Telecom Consumer in Lagos, reports ITRealms.

The flag-off came as NCC unveiled two Nigerian Artistes, Helen Paul aka Tatafo and Ali Nuhu as the Telecom Consumer brand ambassadors.

Welcoming guest to the occasion, held at De Blue Roof at Agidingbi-Lagos, the Executive Commissioner Stakeholder Management at NCC, Mr. Sunday Dare, noted that the Abuja leg was unveiled on March 15 at the Commission’s headquarters, Abuja.

Describing the occasion as significant, Mr. Dare pointed out that this was because NCC singled out the consumer and dedicated a year of activities towards safeguarding the rights, protecting the interests and empowering the consumer to make informed decisions.

“It was for us at NCC a day of great significance, just as today is also,” he said.

Dare further said that the consumer is one of the key stakeholders in the stakeholder ladder of the NCC.

“With a base of over 154 million subscribers, the Nigerian consumers dominate the African telecommunications landscape,” he declared.

For the Executive Vice Chairman of NCC, Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, relaunching of NCC 2017 Year of the Nigerian Telecom Consumer in Lagos, was to emphasise the position of Lagos State as the telecommunications hub of Nigeria.

He buttressed this by quoted  the Nigerian Bureau of Statistics in its first quarter telecommunications sector report for 2016 placed Lagos voice subscriber base at 19.04 million or 12.8 per cent of the country’s subscribers and 12.62 million internet subscription or 13.65 per cent.

“The state is home to many of the key players in the telecommunications sector so it is understandable that is has been selected as the flag off city after the major event in Abuja on March 15 2017,” he said.

The NCC 2017 Year of the Nigerian Telecom Consumer, he told ITRealms, is remarkable because it is center stage.

“We must also remember that these consumers together have made all the success stories we speak about possible in the telecom industry today,” he said.

Danbatta pointed out that the Year 2017 is dedicated to the Nigerian Telecom Consumer following a management decision that compels NCC to seek to amplify the year’s activities towards ensuring that the consumer enjoys a customer experience that is enhanced and consistent in time and quality.

In 2017, and even beyond, Danbatta assured that the Consumer will remain the focus of NCC, revealing that the Commission intends to inform and educate the consumer with the sole intent of protecting and empowering them to make the right decisions.   

The EVC later unveiled the 2017 Year of Telecom Consumer brand ambassadors, Helen Paul, aka Tatafo and Ali Nuhu, also known as the emir of Kannywood.

Both ambassadors promised to do their best in carrying the focus of the 2017 Year of Telecom Consumer, which will be delivered in multiple local languages across Nigeria.

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Pix: Telecom Consumer brand ambassadors, from left: Helen Paul and Ali Nuhu.