Days after being declared public interest in Portugal, the 2Africa submarine fibre optic cable, will links Europe, Asia, and Africa has landed in Qua Iboe, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. The cable, dubbed the largest cable project in the world is measured at 45,000-kilometre. According to Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, via his X handle wrote: “This is a significant milestone that has been delivered with the support of President Bola Tinubu, whose directive to all relevant agencies to support the ease of approvals was critical to the successful landing of this cable in Akwa Ibom, a first for the Niger Delta region,”
Amazing news yesterday with the landing of the 2Africa Submarine Cable in Qua Iboe, Akwa Ibom. This is a significant milestone that has been delivered with the support of President @officialABAT, whose directive to all relevant agencies to support the ease of approvals was… pic.twitter.com/9L4xJfRZ18
— Dr. 'Bosun Tijani (@bosuntijani) February 21, 2024
Also, Umo Eno, Governor of Akwa Ibom State, described the landing of the cable as “historic”.
Today marks a historic moment for Akwa Ibom State as we welcome the 2Africa submarine fibre optic cable, linking us to Europe, Asia, and Africa.
— Pastor Umo Eno (@_PastorUmoEno) February 21, 2024
This transformative project will propel us into the forefront of ICT innovation, fostering economic growth and technological… pic.twitter.com/UcCh9QyOmb